Press Releases
Apr 16, 2025
Federal Court Rules Mississippi's Legislative Remedial Maps Still Violate Voting Rights Act in Desoto County
JACKSON, Miss. — A federal court yesterday ruled that remedial state Senate maps passed by the Legislature earlier this year still do not remedy unlawful vote dilution in the DeS...
Issue Areas:
Voting Rights
Apr 15, 2025
Students Sue Department of Defense Schools Over Curriculum Changes, Book Bans
Students around the globe impacted by censorship of materials about race and gender in military-run schools
Issue Areas:
Free Speech
LGBTQ Rights
Court case: E.K. v. Department of Defense Education Activity
Apr 13, 2025
In New Filings, Rümeysa Öztürk’s Legal Team Argue for Her Release from ICE Detention
Vermont Court has Scheduled a Hearing for Monday, April 14 
Issue Areas:
Free Speech
Immigrants' Rights
Court case: Öztürk v. Trump
Apr 11, 2025
Legal Organizations Across Ideologies File Amicus Briefs in Support of Jenner & Block, WilmerHale Law Firms
The Trump administration issued executive orders targeting both law firms over previously employing perceived political adversaries
Apr 11, 2025
Despite Lack of Evidence, Louisiana Immigration Judge Rules Against Mahmoud Khalil in Deportation Hearing
Judge in Mr. Khalil’s Habeas Case in New Jersey Calls for an Immediate Hearing on the Ruling
Issue Areas:
Free Speech
Court case: Khalil v. Trump
Apr 11, 2025
ºìÐÓÊÓÆµ FOIA Litigation Reveals Information ºìÐÓÊÓÆµ Plans to Expand ICE Detention Facilities Nationwide
Documents show ICE seeking to expand detention facilities already in use, open new facilities in 10 states across the Midwest and West Coast
Issue Areas:
Immigrants' Rights

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