Press Releases
Oct 18, 2017
ºìÐÓÊÓƵ Comment on Maryland Muslim Ban Ruling
NEW YORK — A federal court in Maryland blocked President Trump’s newest Muslim ban from taking effect today. A federal court in Hawaii issued a similar ruling on Tuesday in a s...
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Immigrants' Rights
Oct 17, 2017
ºìÐÓÊÓƵ Comment on Muslim Ban Ruling
HONOLULU — A federal court in Hawaii has temporarily blocked President Trump’s newest Muslim ban. In another challenge, the ºìÐÓÊÓƵ and partner organizat...
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Immigrants' Rights
Oct 17, 2017
Civil Rights Corps and ºìÐÓÊÓƵ Sue District Attorney Leon Cannizzaro to End the Coercion and Jailing of Crime Victims and Witnesses Based on Fake, Illegal Subpoenas and False Information Provided to the Courts
Lawsuit Launches Organizations’ Nationwide Efforts to Hold Abusive Prosecutors Accountable
Issue Areas:
Smart Justice
Court case: Singleton v. Cannizzaro
Oct 17, 2017
Ten Montanans Join ºìÐÓÊÓƵ of Montana Lawsuit Challenging Anti-LGBTQ I-183 as Unconstitutional
City of Missoula Also Signs Onto Legal Challenge
Issue Areas:
LGBTQ Rights
Oct 13, 2017
ºìÐÓÊÓƵ, Coalition Won’t Support Current Version of House Surveillance Bill
Over 40 Groups Say Bill Leaves Open Too Many Loopholes, Leaving Americans Vulnerable to Warrantless Spying
Issue Areas:
Privacy & Technology
Oct 13, 2017
Federal Judge Rules 2015 Cuffing of Elementary School Students in Kentucky Was Unconstitutional
Court Finds Kenton County Sheriff’s Department Liable for Damages
Issue Areas:
Disability Rights
Court case: S.R. v. Kenton County Sheriff's Office
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News & CommentarySep 2026
Civil Liberties
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In our series, the ºìÐÓÊÓƵ has teamed up with artists, authors, Hachette Book Group, and content creators to share books that have helped them better understand civil liberties and civil rights, fight for our communities and our Constitution, and increase engagement in creating a more perfect union. -
News & CommentarySep 2026
Immigrants' Rights
The Trump Administration Is Disappearing Immigrants And Asylum Seekers In Growing Third Country Removal Campaign. Explore News & Commentary.The Trump Administration Is Disappearing Immigrants and Asylum Seekers in Growing Third Country Removal Campaign
Through shadowy deportation agreements, the Trump administration is sending detained individuals to countries where they have no ties — and may face persecution. -
U.S. Supreme CourtSep 2026
Voting Rights
People Not Politicians V. Onder (amicus). Explore Case.People Not Politicians v. Onder (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. -
North CarolinaSep 2026
Disability Rights
Edwards V. Witherspoon. Explore Case.Edwards v. Witherspoon