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The American Constitutional Rights Union (ACRU) is dedicated to defending the constitutional rights of all Americans. ACRU stands against harmful, anti-constitutional ideologies that have taken hold in our nation’s courts, culture, and bureaucracies. We defend and promote free speech, religious liberty, the Second Amendment, and national sovereignty.

ACRU Honors Sheriff Joseph Roybal, El Paso County, Colorado

By |2025-06-19T21:20:35-04:00June 19th, 2025|

Sheriff Joseph Roybal, El Paso County, Colorado, Honored with Defender Award for Outstanding Commitment to Upholding the Rule of Law and Protecting Citizens

The American Constitutional Rights Union (ACRU) has recognized Sheriff Joseph Roybal, El Paso County, Colorado, as the recipient of ACRU’s prestigious Defender Award. This honor is awarded to law enforcement leaders who honor their constitutional oath to protect and to serve by working cooperatively with U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) to protect legal, law-abiding citizens from criminal illegal aliens.

According to ICE: “The Illegal Immigration Reform and Immigrant Responsibility Act of 1996 added Section 287(g) to the Immigration and Nationality Act (INA) — authorizing U.S. […]

ACRU Awards Sheriff Jason Kamerud, Carver County, Minnesota

By |2025-06-19T21:17:00-04:00June 19th, 2025|

Sheriff Jason Kamerud, Carver County, Minnesota, Honored with Defender Award for Outstanding Commitment to Upholding the Rule of Law and Protecting Citizens

The American Constitutional Rights Union (ACRU) has recognized Sheriff Jason Kamerud, Carver County, Minnesota, as the recipient of ACRU’s prestigious Defender Award. This honor is awarded to law enforcement leaders who honor their constitutional oath to protect and to serve by working cooperatively with U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) to protect legal, law-abiding citizens from criminal illegal aliens.

According to ICE: “The Illegal Immigration Reform and Immigrant Responsibility Act of 1996 added Section 287(g) to the Immigration and Nationality Act (INA) — authorizing U.S. Immigration and […]

ACRU Presents Defender Award to Sheriff DuWayne Castro, Sutton County, Texas

By |2025-06-17T08:33:27-04:00June 17th, 2025|

The American Constitutional Rights Union (ACRU) has recognized Sheriff DuWayne Castro, Sutton County, Texas, as the recipient of ACRU’s prestigious Defender Award. This honor is awarded to law enforcement leaders who honor their constitutional oath to protect and to serve by working cooperatively with U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) to protect legal, law-abiding citizens from criminal illegal aliens.  

ACRU Honors Sheriff Brad Coe of Kinney County, Texas with Constitutional Defender Award

By |2025-06-17T08:30:16-04:00June 17th, 2025|

“Sheriff Coe exemplifies what it means to be a true defender of the law,” said Col. Allen West, Executive Director of ACRU. “This award acknowledges his leadership and dedication to preserving American citizens’ rights to safety and security through their partnership with the 287(g) program. All law enforcement agencies should take note and follow his lead to fully embrace the authorization afforded to designated officers through these models. Well done.”  

ACRU Defender Award Presented to Kerr County, Texas Sheriff Larry L. Leitha

By |2025-06-17T08:26:38-04:00June 17th, 2025|

The American Constitutional Rights Union (ACRU) has recognized Sheriff Larry L. Leitha, Kerr County, Texas, as the recipient of ACRU’s prestigious Defender Award. This honor is awarded to law enforcement leaders who honor their constitutional oath to protect and to serve by working cooperatively with U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) to protect legal, law-abiding citizens from criminal illegal aliens. 

3 illegal aliens arrested in Southeast Texas following execution of search warrant for suspected child sexual abuse materials

By |2025-06-11T21:03:19-04:00June 11th, 2025|

U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement’s Homeland Security Investigations Houston, the Galveston County Sheriff’s Office, and the Houston Metro Internet Crimes Against Children Task Force arrested three illegal aliens June 3 while executing a search warrant for suspected child sexual abuse materials at a residence in Galveston.

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