Press Releases
about Immigrants' Rights
Jan 22, 2025
Immigrants’ Rights Advocates Sue Trump Administration Over Fast-Track Deportation Policy
WASHINGTON — The ºìÐÓÊÓƵ, ºìÐÓÊÓƵ of the District of Columbia, and the New York Civil Liberties Union today sued the Trump administration over its plan to mas...
Issue Areas:
Immigrants' Rights
Court case: Make the Road New York v. Benjamine Huffman
Jan 20, 2025
Immigrants’ Rights Advocates Sue Trump Administration Over Birthright Citizenship Executive Order
New order puts newborns in harm’s way, is unconstitutional, and flouts fundamental American values
Issue Areas:
Immigrants' Rights
Jan 17, 2025
Court Rules Cruel Immigration Policy is Unlawful
For years, USCIS has used the Controlled Application Review and Resolution Program (CARRP) to delay and deny applications for citizenship or green cards
Issue Areas:
National Security
Immigrants' Rights
Jan 17, 2025
ºìÐÓÊÓƵ Statement on Senate Advancing Laken Riley Act to Final Vote
WASHINGTON — The U.S. Senate voted today to advance S. 5, the Laken Riley Act, teeing the bill up for a final vote on Monday. The first immigration bill of the new Congress, the ...
Issue Areas:
Immigrants' Rights
Jan 15, 2025
ºìÐÓÊÓƵ FOIA Litigation Continues to Disclose ICE Proposals to Expand Immigration Detention Nationwide
More Information Disclosed as President-elect Donald Trump Prepares to Enact Mass Deportations on Day One
Issue Areas:
Immigrants' Rights
Jan 14, 2025
ºìÐÓÊÓƵ Highlights Questions Ahead of Kristi Noem’s Confirmation Hearing for Secretary of Homeland Security
Noem's confirmation hearing in the Senate is scheduled for January 15.
Issue Areas:
Immigrants' Rights
National Security
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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.