Why PA county officials should think twice before cooperating with ICE

The ACLU of Pennsylvania recently sent a letter urging county officials to implement a policy of only honoring ICE detainers if they are accompanied by a valid judicial warrant backed by probable cause, as required by the Fourth Amendment.

By Vanessa Stine

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Schools must protect students –and follow the law– if ICE shows up

Here’s what every school needs to know if ICE comes knocking at their door.

By Keith Armstrong

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What is an Executive Order and How Does it Work?

What executive orders can – and cannot – do, and why we have them in the first place

President Donald Trump holds up a recently signed executive order in the Oval Office of the White House.

Trump’s Executive Orders Rolling Back DEI and Accessibility Efforts, Explained

These orders represent a deliberate attempt to undo progress on diversity, equity, inclusion, and accessibility and create new barriers to opportunity.

Several hands raising, one of which belongs to a Black person.

"This is the Moment to Be 100 Percent In." How One of the ACLU’s Immigrants' Rights Experts is Fighting For Our Freedoms.

At 13, Maribel Hernández Rivera thought that no one cared about her struggles as an undocumented person living in the U.S. Today, as an advocate for immigrants’ rights, she’s showing communities across the country that someone out there does care.

Maribel Hernández Rivera as a young child with her family.

Eyes Wide Open About the Challenges Ahead

The ACLU of Pennsylvania is prepared for a second Trump administration, which is a clear and present danger to civil liberties, to communities we serve, and to democracy itself.

By Mike Lee

man holding sign that reads "Immigrants Make America Great"

Hands Off My Lawn Sign! What to Know if the Government Tells You to Remove Signs From Your Property

With just a few weeks until Election Day, here's what you need to know about displaying political signs on private property.

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Know Your Rights: Language Assistance in Pennsylvania Voting

As the upcoming election on November 5th approaches, it’s crucial for all voters in Pennsylvania to be aware of their rights—especially when it comes to language assistance at the polls.

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Get Ready to Vote in Pennsylvania!

Election Day is just around the corner! If you’re planning to make your voice heard on November 5, 2024, here’s what you need to know to ensure your vote counts.

Woman holding placard of an animated salamander holding a sign that says "Let People Vote"