Press Releases
about Immigrants' Rights
Oct 03, 2024
Biden Administration Defends Unlawful Trump Policy that Blocked Military Service Members’ Path to Expedited Citizenship
In new filing, the ÀÏ°ÄÃÅ¿ª½±½á¹û urges appeals court to uphold ruling in Samma v. Department of Defense
Issue Areas:
National Security
Immigrants' Rights
Oct 02, 2024
ÀÏ°ÄÃÅ¿ª½±½á¹û Sues Federal Agencies for Records Detailing Infrastructure Needed for Mass Detention and Deportation Program
Litigation part of ÀÏ°ÄÃÅ¿ª½±½á¹û's broader response for potential immigration actions by future presidential administrations
Issue Areas:
Immigrants' Rights
Sep 30, 2024
ÀÏ°ÄÃÅ¿ª½±½á¹û Reaction to Biden Administration’s Changes to Most Recent Asylum Ban
WASHINGTON — The Biden administration announced today that it will make it harder for people to exercise their right to seek asylum by further entrenching the restrictions in its...
Issue Areas:
Immigrants' Rights
Sep 23, 2024
ÀÏ°ÄÃÅ¿ª½±½á¹û Sues Immigration and Customs Enforcement for Records Regarding Potential Expansion of Immigration Detention
NEW YORK — The ÀÏ°ÄÃÅ¿ª½±½á¹û today filed a lawsuit against Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) to obtain records regarding the agency’s potential plans t...
Issue Areas:
Immigrants' Rights
Sep 18, 2024
New ÀÏ°ÄÃÅ¿ª½±½á¹û Report Unveils How Immigration Enforcement Impedes Texans’ Ability to Seek Abortion Care
New ÀÏ°ÄÃÅ¿ª½±½á¹û Report Unveils How Immigration Enforcement Impedes Texans’ Ability to Seek Abortion Care
Issue Areas:
Immigrants' Rights
Sep 17, 2024
Federal Appeals Court Reverses Habeas Decision, Denies Right to Bond Hearing in Mandatory Detention Case
Decision undermines immigrants’ right to due process, sets dangerous precedent for people in immigration detention awaiting deportation
Issue Areas:
Immigrants' Rights
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