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.

Were your rights violated by ICE or federal forces? We want to hear from you.

The ACLU of Ohio is working to protect all who call Ohio home.

If you:

Have lawful immigration status: U.S. citizen, lawful permanent resident, active TPS, or unexpired visa without an order of removal;
Have been detained or arrested in Ohio by DHS/ICE/CBP;
And were later released – either because you were let go, or a court ordered your release

We want to speak with you! Text 614-347-9488, email [email protected], or fill out our web intake form here: https://action.aclu.org/legal-intake/ohio-legal-intake. Please let us know a little bit about what happened and share the best way to get in touch with you.

Immigrants' Rights in Ohio

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.

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