Immigrants' Rights

The Constitution guarantees the fundamental rights and civil liberties of every person in this country and was designed to protect the most vulnerable members of our society. Yet, throughout history, immigrants have been the targets of discrimination, government abuse and divisive and inhumane immigration policies. Upholding the rights of the politically disenfranchised is important to us all. When the government has the power to deny legal rights and due process to one group of people, it puts all our rights in danger.

ACLU of Wisconsin Issues Travel Advisory for State of Arizona
Wednesday June 30, 2010
The American Civil Liberties Union of Wisconsin alerts Wisconsin residents to potential threats to the constitutional rights and civil liberties of individuals planning to travel or stay in Arizona. The ACLU has prepared an informational card for the public entitled, “What to Do if You’re Stopped by Police, Immigration Agents or the FBI.” While the card provides information that applies throughout the United States in any encounter with law enforcement officials, individuals are particularly advised to download and read this card before traveling to Arizona. Read more…
Press Release: 7/2/2010 - ACLU of Wisconsin Issues Travel Advisory for State of Arizona (PDF)
Bust Card: English or en Espanol (PDF)

For more resources and information on the ACLU’s work on immigrants’ rights across the nation, please visit the ACLU’s immigrant rights webpage.