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Challenging Trump’s Unlawful Registration Rule
This lawsuit, filed on behalf of nonprofit organizations, challenges a DHS rule requiring noncitizens to register and carry proof or face prosecution.
Read MoreThe Missing Due Process for Gang Allegations
When the Trump administration essentially disappeared 238 Venezuelan men (and potentially women) living in the United States to a prison in El Salvador earlier this month, it alleged they were members of a Venezuelan gang. Administration officials declared with certainty that these men belonged to the Tren de Aragua gang, boasting on social media alongside dehumanizing propaganda from Nayib Bukele, El Salvador’s president. Trump […]
Read MoreWith Liberty and Justice for All: The Importance of “Know Your Rights” Education
In a country built on the principles of freedom and justice, certain fundamental rights for every individual—regardless of their immigration status—are protected under the U.S. Constitution and civil rights laws. However, recent attacks by politicians and government leaders have sought to distort the meaning of these rights and discredit efforts to provide “Know Your Rights” […]
Read MoreWhy Trump’s Use of the Alien Enemies Act Matters for America
The Trump administration’s invocation of the Alien Enemies Act on Friday—in a declaration that was initially kept secret, before being posted Saturday—has been held up in court for now, amid an escalating legal battle over the government’s compliance or lack thereof with a judicial order. But the importance of the Alien Enemies Act declaration isn’t […]
Read MoreIn Victory for Transparency, Court Finds DOGE Must Make Records Available to the Public
Last week, a federal court in the District of Columbia found that the Department of Government Efficiency, known as “DOGE,” is subject to public oversight through the Freedom of Information Act (FOIA). The decision is a victory for government transparency and democracy as a whole, as it requires that records created by DOGE such as […]
Read MoreTrump’s New Registration Requirement Could Forcibly Separate Millions of Immigrant Families
Sara Hamdi was 12 years old when her parents were forced to “register” with U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) because they were non-citizens from a Muslim country. She still remembers the anxiety they felt as they reported to the U.S. government. As they feared, their forced registration with ICE would ultimately lead to years […]
Read MoreStates with Healthcare Shortages Turn to Foreign-Trained Doctors, Showing Bipartisan Immigration Policies Benefit All
At a time when immigration policy remains one of the most divisive issues in American politics, an area of bipartisan agreement has emerged: expanding licensure pathways for international medical graduates (IMGs). IMGs are physicians who received their training outside of the United States. Communities across the country recognize the urgent need to address physician shortages […]
Read MoreWhile Federal Firings Focus on Immigration Processing, Funding for Immigration Enforcement Expands
In recent weeks, significant personnel reductions throughout the federal government made in the name of eliminating “waste” have caused concerns about the government’s ability to continue providing timely services. Agencies that provide immigration-related services have not been spared from these cuts, including those within the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), the Department of State (DOS), […]
Read MorePRESS CALL: Experts To Warn Trump’s Immigration Surveillance and Registry Policies Will Turbocharge Mass Raids & Removals
The Trump administration is poised to supercharge mass deportation through militarized enforcement, invasive surveillance, and government overreach, all at the expense of civil rights and working families.
Read MorePRESS BRIEFING: Community Leaders, Prosecutors, and Local Electeds Condemn HR 32, A Direct Attack on American Communities And Public Safety
The “No Bailout for Sanctuary Cities Act” forces local leaders to choose between preserving funding for essential services or facing Trump’s politically motivated cuts to schools, disaster relief and more.
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