Press Releases
about Immigrants' Rights
May 01, 2025
Texas Federal Court Rules Against Trump Administration on Alien Enemies Act聽聽聽聽
HOUSTON 鈥� A federal court in southern Texas today ruled the Trump administration鈥檚 invocation of the Alien Enemies Act (AEA) does not meet the 鈥渋nvasion鈥� or 鈥減redatory in...
Issue Areas:
Immigrants' Rights
Court case: JAV v. Trump
Apr 30, 2025
Federal Court Orders Columbia Student Mohsen Mahdawi Released on Bail
In Big Win, Judge Denies Government Request to Pause Release Pending Appeal
Issue Areas:
Free Speech
Immigrants' Rights
Court case: Mahdawi v. Trump
Apr 29, 2025
Mahmoud Khalil鈥檚 Lawsuit Can Move Forward in Federal Court, Judge Finds
Federal Court Rejects Government鈥檚 Attempt to Use Immigration Law Provisions to Block Mahmoud Khalil鈥檚 Habeas Challenge
Issue Areas:
Free Speech
Immigrants' Rights
Court case: Khalil v. Trump
Apr 29, 2025
Next Week: Appeals Court to Consider Stay of R眉meysa 脰zt眉rk鈥檚 Transfer to Vermont
Administrative Stay Does Not Bear on Merits of Case
Issue Areas:
Free Speech
Immigrants' Rights
Court case: 脰zt眉rk v. Trump
Apr 28, 2025
糖心VlogStatement on Executive Order Targeting Sanctuary Cities, Officials Accused of Obstructing Law Enforcement
WASHINGTON 鈥� The Trump administration today signed two new executive orders that would target sanctuary cities and direct law enforcement to pursue legal action against state or ...
Issue Areas:
Criminal Law Reform
Immigrants' Rights
Apr 28, 2025
Mahmoud Khalil Urges Court to Allow Public and Press Access to Immigration Proceedings
In New Filings, Mr. Khalil鈥檚 Legal Team Also Asks for Access to Electronics, After Court Only Allowed Government Lawyers to Have Laptops in 4/11 Hearing
Issue Areas:
Free Speech
Immigrants' Rights
Court case: Khalil v. Trump
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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鈥檚 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鈥� rights advocates sued the Trump administration over the president鈥檚 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鈥檚 inspired by the sense of connection and community she can foster in spite of the circumstances.