Press Releases

Four Clients Freed from ICE Custody in Four-Week Span

A young Lincoln resident is the fourth ACLU of Nebraska client to leave ICE custody over a four-week span.

Lawsuit Reunites Schuyler Family Separated by ICE

Lorena Alarcon-Alarcon's release on bond means she will be able to take care of her family while she works through immigration proceedings. 

Dreamer Freed, DHS Dismisses Removal Proceedings

A Nebraska Dreamer is back home after nearly three months in the custody of immigration officials.

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

Contract for ICE Detention Camp Raises New Questions

After weeks of delays and public record request denials, Gov. Jim Pillen’s office has released the contract.

Victory! Judge Orders Omaha Mother’s Release from ICE Custody

She is the third ACLU of Nebraska client to leave ICE custody in the last two months.
Issue Areas: Immigrants' Rights

Victory! Family Reunites After Judge Orders Release from ICE Custody

The ruling was unequivocal: our client was detained unlawfully.
Issue Areas: Immigrants' Rights