Press Releases
Sep 28, 2017
ºìÐÓÊÓƵ Challenges Miami-Dade Court’s Removal of Public Defenders from People Facing Criminal Charges, Forcing Them to Represent Themselves
This unconstitutional practice places a particular burden on people who don’t speak English.
Issue Areas:
Criminal Law Reform
Court case: Rodriguez v. Hague
Sep 26, 2017
ºìÐÓÊÓƵ Comment on Homeland Security Notice on Immigrants’ Social Media Information
WASHINGTON — Faiz Shakir, ºìÐÓÊÓƵ national political director, had the following reaction to the Department of Homeland Security’s notice on immigrantsâ€...
Sep 26, 2017
Complaint Filed Against Trump Administration To Protest ICE’s Treatment of Pregnant Women
Groups Report Inhumane Conditions, Inadequate Medical Care, and Failure to Implement Agency Policy Limiting the Detention of Pregnant Women
Issue Areas:
Immigrants' Rights
Sep 25, 2017
ºìÐÓÊÓƵ Comment on Supreme Court Cancellation of Muslim Ban Arguments
NEW YORK — The Supreme Court today removed from its calendar arguments set for October 10 over President Trump’s Muslim ban. The action stems from the announcement of a new ver...
Issue Areas:
Immigrants' Rights
Sep 24, 2017
ºìÐÓÊÓƵ Comment on Trump Administration’s New Travel Ban Restrictions
NEW YORK — President Trump tonight issued a third version of his Muslim ban. Like the previous version, this ban blocks travel to the United States from six predominantly Muslim ...
Issue Areas:
Immigrants' Rights
Sep 22, 2017
ºìÐÓÊÓƵ Comment on Trump Administration’s Possible New Travel Ban Restrictions
NEW YORK — The Trump administration is reportedly considering new travel ban restrictions.
The ºìÐÓÊÓƵ and partner organizations are challenging Trump’s ...
Issue Areas:
Immigrants' Rights
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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