Press Releases
about Immigrants' Rights
Jun 05, 2017
ºìÐÓÊÓƵ Takes Legal Action to Block Anti-Immigrant Texas Senate Bill 4
SAN ANTONIO — The ºìÐÓÊÓƵ and the ºìÐÓÊÓƵ of Texas filed the first motion today to block the anti-immigrant and anti-law enforcement Texas Senate Bill (SB4) b...
Issue Areas:
Immigrants' Rights
Jun 02, 2017
Tennessee Groups Take Legal Action Against Efforts to Block Refugee Resettlement
JACKSON, Tenn. — Groups serving Tennessee refugees are taking legal action against the state legislature’s efforts to block refugee resettlement.
State lawmakers who oppose re...
Issue Areas:
Immigrants' Rights
Human Rights
Jun 02, 2017
ºìÐÓÊÓƵ Comment on Expanded Vetting for Visa Applicants
WASHINGTON — The Trump administration approved a new questionnaire for U.S. visa applicants that seeks expanded personal information, including social media activities as well as...
Issue Areas:
Immigrants' Rights
Jun 02, 2017
Trump Administration Appeals to Supreme Court in Muslim Ban Case
WASHINGTON — The Department of Justice late last night requested that the Supreme Court consider the government's appeal from the Fourth Circuit Court of Appeals' ruling in Inter...
Issue Areas:
Immigrants' Rights
May 25, 2017
ºìÐÓÊÓƵ Joins Lawsuit Challenging Anti-Immigrant Law SB4
HOUSTON — The ºìÐÓÊÓƵ and the ºìÐÓÊÓƵ of Texas today joined a lawsuit challenging Texas Senate Bill 4 (SB4), which demands that local governments and their em...
Issue Areas:
Immigrants' Rights
May 25, 2017
Federal Appeals Court Rules Trump Muslim Ban Unconstitutional
RICHMOND, Va. — In a 10-3 ruling, a federal appeals court today ruled President Trump’s revised Muslim ban executive order is unconstitutional. The full Fourth Circuit Court of...
Issue Areas:
Immigrants' Rights
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Rhode IslandMay 2025
Immigrants' Rights
G.m.g. V. Trump. Explore Case.G.M.G. v. Trump
Emergency lawsuit in federal court to again halt removals under the Alien Enemies Act for people within that court’s judicial district. -
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.