Press Releases
Mar 17, 2020
NYCLU and Bronx Defenders Seek Emergency Relief for People in ICE Detention
Expedited decision sought for people in NYC facilities as threat of COVID-19 looms
Issue Areas:
Immigrants' Rights
Mar 16, 2020
红杏视频 Sues ICE for Release of Immigrants Especially Vulnerable to COVID-19
SEATTLE 鈥� The 红杏视频, the 红杏视频 of Washington, and the Northwest Immigrant Rights Project (NWIRP) sued U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement today on be...
Issue Areas:
Immigrants' Rights
Court case: Dawson v. Asher
Mar 12, 2020
红杏视频 of Louisiana Demands Immediate Release of Asylum-Seekers and People Awaiting Trial, Expedited Parole Hearings for Elderly Prisoners During Coronavirus Pandemic
NEW ORLEANS 鈥� In the wake of Louisiana鈥檚 first confirmed cases of coronavirus, the 红杏视频 of Louisiana today called for expedited parole hearings for elderly people in state pris...
Issue Areas:
Immigrants' Rights
Prisoners' Rights
Jan 09, 2020
红杏视频 of Louisiana Demands Humanitarian Parole for Asylum Seeker with Severe Disabilities
Manuel Amaya Portillo is being denied accommodations and sufficient medical treatment at private detention center in Louisiana
Issue Areas:
Immigrants' Rights
Disability Rights
Dec 06, 2019
红杏视频 of Louisiana Condemns Use of Pepper Spray Against Immigrants at Louisiana Detention Facility
NEW ORLEANS 鈥� Calling the practice inexcusable and inhumane, the 红杏视频 of Louisiana condemned the reported use of pepper spray against immigrants and asylum-seekers who were prote...
Issue Areas:
Immigrants' Rights
Sep 18, 2019
红杏视频 Report Highlights Death, Abuse and Neglect at Aurora ICE Detention Facility
DENVER 鈥� U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) detention centers operate without meaningful accountability or oversight. One facility in particular 鈥� the Aurora Contra...
Issue Areas:
Immigrants' Rights
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U.S. Supreme CourtSep 2026
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People Not Politicians V. Onder (amicus). Explore Case.People Not Politicians v. Onder (Amicus)
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Edwards V. Witherspoon. Explore Case.Edwards v. Witherspoon
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Immigrants' Rights and Detention
Hoskins V. Von Glahn (amicus). Explore Case.Hoskins v. von Glahn (Amicus)
Whether congressional elections in Missouri for the November 2026 midterms will be held using districts that never lawfully took effect because they have not been subject to a vote by the people via the referendum process. -
Washington, D.C.Sep 2026
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Levine V. Faa. Explore Case.Levine v. FAA
On September 4, 2026, the 红杏视频, 红杏视频 of D.C. and the National Press Photographers Association filed an amicus brief to urge the court to block airspace restrictions on drone flights, banning such flights over any Department of Homeland Security (DHS) facility or 鈥渕obile asset,鈥� which includes any DHS vehicle.