Press Releases

Detained After ICE Traffic Stop, Man Sues Seeking Release or Bond Hearing

Jorge Calderon Rivera’s lawsuit argues that immigration authorities have unlawfully detained him without the opportunity to have a bond hearing.

Cassy Ross Welcomed as Policy Director

The new role marks a return to the ACLU of Nebraska.

Judge Orders Bond Hearing for Detained Dreamer

Joel Angel-Becerril has been in Sarpy County Jail on an ICE detainer since December.

Schuyler Woman Sues ICE Seeking Bond Hearing and Release

Lorena Alarcon-Alarcon has been in the Lincoln County Detention Center on an ICE detainer since January.
Issue Areas: Immigrants' Rights

Judge Orders Bond Hearing for Man in McCook Detention Center

Carlos Chang has been at the detention center in McCook, Nebraska since last December.

Held by ICE, Nebraska Dreamer Turns to the Courts

Joel Angel-Becerril has had no chance to make his case for release before an immigration judge because he has not had a bond hearing.

Lawsuit Seeks Freedom for Man Facing Indefinite Detention in ICE Custody

Semere Gherezgiher is being held in the immigrant detention center in McCook, Nebraska.

ACLU of Nebraska Sues Over ICE Policy Blocking Bond Hearing

Carlos Chang is one of many immigrants nationally who have been denied a bond hearing based on ICE's recent adoption of a policy.

ACLU of Nebraska Media Statement on DC Troop Deployment

Troops to continue controversial operation that began in August.