Press Releases
about Immigrants' Rights
Mar 15, 2025
Federal Court Broadens Temporary Block on Trump Using Alien Enemies Act to Remove Immigrants from the U.S. Â Â
Ruling Stems from Lawsuit Filed this Morning by ºìÐÓÊÓƵ and Democracy Forward
WASHINGTON — A federal judge tonight broadened the scope of a temporary restraining order (TRO) blocki...
Issue Areas:
Immigrants' Rights
Court case: J.G.G. v. TRUMP
Mar 15, 2025
Federal Court Temporarily Blocks Trump from Removing Some Immigrants in U.S. Using Alien Enemies ActÂ
Ruling Stems from Lawsuit Filed Today by the ºìÐÓÊÓƵ and Democracy Forward
WASHINGTON — A federal judge has granted a temporary restraining order blocking the Trump administration ...
Issue Areas:
Immigrants' Rights
Court case: J.G.G. v. TRUMP
Mar 15, 2025
ºìÐÓÊÓƵ and Democracy Forward Sue Trump Administration Over Expected Invocation of Alien Enemies Act      Â
WASHINGTON — The ºìÐÓÊÓƵ, Democracy Forward, and the ºìÐÓÊÓƵ of the District of Columbia sued the Trump administration today over the president’s expected u...
Issue Areas:
Immigrants' Rights
Court case: J.G.G. v. TRUMP
Mar 13, 2025
In New Filing, Mahmoud Khalil Urges Court to Protect His First Amendment Rights
Mr. Khalil was unlawfully detained by ICE last week because of his pro-Palestine advocacy at Columbia University
Issue Areas:
Free Speech
Immigrants' Rights
Court case: Khalil v. Trump
Mar 04, 2025
After Trump Admin Threats, ºìÐÓÊÓƵ Sends Letter of Support to Universities, Urging Them to Protect Campus Speech
ºìÐÓÊÓƵ makes clear the government cannot threaten funding to universities for fostering an environment of free speech and free inquiry
Issue Areas:
Free Speech
Immigrants' Rights
Mar 01, 2025
Groups Sue Trump Administration to Halt Transfer of Immigrants from U.S. to Guantánamo BayÂ
WASHINGTON — Immigrants’ rights advocates sued the Trump administration today to halt the transfer of immigrants from the United States to Guantánamo Bay in Cuba under Preside...
Issue Areas:
Immigrants' Rights
Court case: Espinoza Escalona v. Noem
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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. -
ColoradoApr 2025
Immigrants' Rights
ºìÐÓÊÓƵ Foundation V. U.s. Immigration And Customs Enforcement. Explore Case.ºìÐÓÊÓƵ Foundation v. U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement