Immigrants' Rights

The ACLU of Ohio is dedicated to expanding and protecting the civil liberties and civil rights of immigrants and to combat public and private discrimination against them. Laws passed targeting immigrants are eventually extended to all citizens; for this reason, basic civil liberties, like the right to due process, must be protected for everyone. While the Constitution does not give people the right to enter the U.S., it protects them once they are here from discrimination based on race and national origin and from arbitrary treatment by the government.

President Trump has already made mass deportations a priority for his second administration, and we are prepared to do everything in our power to preserve the dignity and humanity of immigrants and asylum seekers living in Ohio. Regardless of immigration status, everyone has basic rights that are protected by the U.S. Constitution and civil rights laws.

Resources:

• NEW! A Guide for Health Centers in Ohio: Protecting Immigrants' Rights
• NEW! A Guide for Places of Worship in Ohio: Protecting Immigrants' Rights
• NEW! A Guide for Private Establishments in Ohio: Protecting Immigrants' Rights
• FAQ: Power-Of U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement
• FAQ: Power-Of U.S. Marshal’s Service
• Know Your Rights: Immigrants’ Rights
• A Guide for Employers: What to Do if Immigration Comes to Your Workplace
• A Guide for Schools: Legal Rights of Immigrant Students in Ohio Schools
• Preparing Your Family for Immigration Enforcement
• Letter to Ohio U.S. Representatives on H.R. 32, the No Bailout for Sanctuary Cities Act

Direct Support:

• Legal Aid Society Cleveland: Intake Line for Immigrants Detained at Geauga
  • 216-861-5700
• Ohio Immigrant Hotline: Report Immigration Enforcement Abuses and Racial Profiling in Ohio
  • 419-777-HELP
  • [email protected]
  • Detained Immigrant Phone Buddy Program
  • Immigrant Accompaniment Program

ACLU of Ohio Advocacy

• Letter to Ohio Sheriffs to Reject Participation in Federal Immigration Enforcement