Press Releases
Feb 01, 2024
ºìÐÓÊÓÆµ Applauds Appeals Court Decision Halting Enforcement of Florida Law That Bans Many Immigrants from China and Other Countries From Buying Homes
This decision temporarily blocks enforcement of Florida’s discriminatory housing law, known as SB 264, for two plaintiffs in this case
Issue Areas:
National Security
Immigrants' Rights
Court case: Shen v. Simpson
Feb 01, 2024
ºìÐÓÊÓÆµ and ºìÐÓÊÓÆµ of Georgia Support Lawmakers’ Letter Urging DOJ to Prioritize Fulton County Jail investigation
ATLANTA, GA— The ºìÐÓÊÓÆµ of Georgia and ºìÐÓÊÓÆµ today announced their support of a letter written by Sens. Raphael Warnock and Jon Ossoff and Rep. Nikema Williams, urging the Departmen...
Issue Areas:
LGBTQ Rights
Jan 31, 2024
Federal Court Rules Florida Officials Do Not Intend to Deactivate University of Florida’s Students for Justice in Palestine
ºìÐÓÊÓÆµ, ºìÐÓÊÓÆµ of Florida, and Palestine Legal Call on Public University Officials to Formally Withdraw Deactivation Order
Issue Areas:
National Security
Free Speech
Jan 31, 2024
Father Sues Ronald McDonald House Alleging Housing Policy Disproportionately Harms People of Color
The lawsuit argues that Ronald McDonald House’s criminal conviction ban violates state and federal anti-discrimination law; Plaintiff Juan Mieles was denied housing near the hospital where his son was being treated for cancer.
Issue Areas:
Prisoners' Rights
Court case: Mieles v. Ronald McDonald House
Jan 30, 2024
Appeals Court Sides With Idaho Families and Transgender Youth
SAN FRANCISCO – In a victory for families and transgender youth, the Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals has refused to stay a lower court’s preliminary injunction blocking enforcem...
Issue Areas:
LGBTQ Rights
Court case: Poe v. Labrador
Jan 30, 2024
Muslim Americans Appeal to Ninth Circuit Over Illegal Religious Questioning by Border Officers
LOS ANGELES — Three Muslim Americans filed their opening appeal brief in the United States Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit, challenging unconstitutional religious question...
Issue Areas:
National Security
Religious Liberty
Court case: Kariye v Mayorkas

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