Press Releases

Birthright Decision Brings Welcome Certainty

An executive order cannot rewrite the Constitution nor redefine who gets to be an American.
Issue Areas: Immigrants' Rights

Judge Orders Bond Hearing for Detained Asylum Seeker

Re-detention “fell short” of due process says court order.

Asylum Seeker Files Lawsuit Challenging ICE Detention

Joseph Ferrufino Guerrero crossed the southern border in search of safety two years ago.

Due Process Lawsuit Prompts Man's Release from ICE Detention

Semere Gherezgiher is the fifth ACLU of Nebraska client to leave ICE detention this year.

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.