Press Releases
about Immigrants' Rights
Mar 27, 2025
ºìÐÓÊÓƵ Files Lawsuit Against Idaho to Stop HB 83Â
UPDATE: Mere hours after sending this press release out, the judge in our case granted our request fir a temporary restraining order preventing the law from being enforced until a ...
Issue Areas:
Immigrants' Rights
Mar 26, 2025
Federal Appeals Court Keeps Block on Trump Use of Alien Enemies Act to Deport Immigrants
WASHINGTON — A federal appeals court has denied the Trump administration’s request to lift a temporary restraining order (TRO) blocking the Trump administration from deporting ...
Issue Areas:
Immigrants' Rights
Court case: J.G.G. v. TRUMP
Mar 19, 2025
Court Rules Mahmoud Khalil’s Lawsuit Challenging His Unlawful Detention by ICE Should Move Forward in New Jersey
This comes after ICE arrested Mr. Khalil for his support for Palestinian rights and sent him to a detention facility 1,400 miles away from his family
Issue Areas:
Free Speech
Immigrants' Rights
Court case: Khalil v. Trump
Mar 17, 2025
Statement Regarding J.G.G. v. Trump
WASHINGTON — The ºìÐÓÊÓƵ, Democracy Forward, and the ºìÐÓÊÓƵ of the District of Columbia have filed the following document in federal court relating to the go...
Issue Areas:
Immigrants' Rights
Court case: J.G.G. v. TRUMP
Mar 15, 2025
Federal Court Broadens Temporary Block on Trump Using Alien Enemies Act to Remove Immigrants from the U.S. Â Â
Ruling Stems from Lawsuit Filed this Morning by ºìÐÓÊÓƵ and Democracy Forward
WASHINGTON — A federal judge tonight broadened the scope of a temporary restraining order (TRO) blocki...
Issue Areas:
Immigrants' Rights
Court case: J.G.G. v. TRUMP
Mar 15, 2025
Federal Court Temporarily Blocks Trump from Removing Some Immigrants in U.S. Using Alien Enemies ActÂ
Ruling Stems from Lawsuit Filed Today by the ºìÐÓÊÓƵ and Democracy Forward
WASHINGTON — A federal judge has granted a temporary restraining order blocking the Trump administration ...
Issue Areas:
Immigrants' Rights
Court case: J.G.G. v. TRUMP
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GeorgiaApr 2025
Immigrants' Rights
Y.a.p.a. V. Trump. Explore Case.Y.A.P.A. v. Trump
Emergency lawsuit filed in federal court to again halt removals under the Alien Enemies Act for people within that court’s judicial district. -
VermontApr 2025
Immigrants' Rights
Free Speech
Mahdawi V. Trump. Explore Case.Mahdawi v. Trump
Whether a lawful permanent resident of the U.S. can be arrested and detained on the basis of their political speech and advocacy. -
Court CaseFeb 2025
Immigrants' Rights
Raices V. Noem. Explore Case.RAICES v. Noem
Immigrants’ rights advocates sued the Trump administration over the president’s recent proclamation aimed at completely shutting down asylum at the border, a move that puts thousands of lives at risk. -
News & CommentaryApr 2025
Immigrants' Rights
How We Help The Immigrant Community Feel Seen. Explore News & Commentary.How We Help the Immigrant Community Feel Seen
When Jeannie Parent and her volunteer group, KWESI, visit immigrants held in a California detention center, she’s inspired by the sense of connection and community she can foster in spite of the circumstances.