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5 Court Cases
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Jul 18, 2016
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  • Immigrants' Rights

Arizona Dream Act Coalition (ADAC) v. Brewer

ADAC v Brewer challenged Governor Brewer’s executive order on behalf of ADAC, and individuals who are being denied Arizona driver’s licenses even though the federal government has authorized their presence in the country.
Court Case
Jun 06, 2015
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  • Immigrants' Rights

Doe v. Mayorkas

In June 2015, the ACLU of Arizona filed a lawsuit challenging the inhumane and unconstitutional conditions in detention facilities used by the U.S. Border Patrol in the Tucson Sector.
Court Case
Feb 11, 2015
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  • Immigrants' Rights

ACLU of Arizona & ACLU of San Diego & Imperial Counties v. DHS

In December 2014, the ACLU filed a FOIA request with DHS, seeking any and all records pertaining to allegations of child abuse or other mistreatment. The agency failed to timely respond to the FOIA request. we filed a federal lawsuit to compel DHS to search for and turn over those documents.
Court Case
Oct 29, 2014
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  • Immigrants' Rights|
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Franco-Gonzalez v. Holder

Franco-Gonzalez v. Holder is a class action lawsuit in the Central District of California brought on behalf of immigration detainees with mental disabilities in Arizona, California, and Washington.
Court Case
Jun 01, 2014
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  • Immigrants' Rights

Puente Arizona v. Arpaio

In June 2014, the ACLU of Arizona, along with several co-counsels, filed a challenge to MCSO and Maricopa County Attorney’s Office (MCAO) enforcement of state laws passed by Arizona legislature in 2007 and 2008 that turn immigrants into felons for working to provide for their families.
Court Case
Jul 18, 2016
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Jul 18, 2016
  • Immigrants' Rights

Arizona Dream Act Coalition (ADAC) v. Brewer

ADAC v Brewer challenged Governor Brewer’s executive order on behalf of ADAC, and individuals who are being denied Arizona driver’s licenses even though the federal government has authorized their presence in the country.
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Court Case
Jun 06, 2015
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Court Case
Jun 06, 2015
  • Immigrants' Rights

Doe v. Mayorkas

In June 2015, the ACLU of Arizona filed a lawsuit challenging the inhumane and unconstitutional conditions in detention facilities used by the U.S. Border Patrol in the Tucson Sector.
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Court Case
Feb 11, 2015
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Feb 11, 2015
  • Immigrants' Rights

ACLU of Arizona & ACLU of San Diego & Imperial Counties v. DHS

In December 2014, the ACLU filed a FOIA request with DHS, seeking any and all records pertaining to allegations of child abuse or other mistreatment. The agency failed to timely respond to the FOIA request. we filed a federal lawsuit to compel DHS to search for and turn over those documents.
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Oct 29, 2014
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Oct 29, 2014
  • Immigrants' Rights|
  • +1 Issue

Franco-Gonzalez v. Holder

Franco-Gonzalez v. Holder is a class action lawsuit in the Central District of California brought on behalf of immigration detainees with mental disabilities in Arizona, California, and Washington.
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Jun 01, 2014
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Jun 01, 2014
  • Immigrants' Rights

Puente Arizona v. Arpaio

In June 2014, the ACLU of Arizona, along with several co-counsels, filed a challenge to MCSO and Maricopa County Attorney’s Office (MCAO) enforcement of state laws passed by Arizona legislature in 2007 and 2008 that turn immigrants into felons for working to provide for their families.
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