Political violence in the United States is increasing and becoming normalized, with elected officials from both parties reporting death threats and swatting incidents, and the Federal Election Commission changing the rules to allow campaign funds to be used for security.
The Trump administration is asking the Supreme Court to allow the deportation of immigrants without a chance to challenge their removal in court, potentially eroding protections under the Convention Against Torture and setting a precedent for future administrations to circumvent human rights obligations.
Harvard University has filed a lawsuit against the Trump administration, claiming that the revocation of its certification in the Student and Exchange Visitor Program is a retaliatory action in response to the university’s resistance to demands such as turning over student disciplinary records and eliminating equity initiatives.
A 19-year-old undocumented Georgia college student was wrongfully detained by ICE after a traffic stop for a right-turn violation she did not commit, and now faces possible deportation to Mexico.
Mayor of Newark, NJ, Ras Baraka was arrested for trespassing during a protest against an ICE detention facility, but has denied the allegations and is seeking legal action against the facility’s operator.
The ACLU of Wisconsin has filed two amicus briefs in federal court urging judges to block the Department of Homeland Security from revoking the legal status of thousands of international students, arguing that the mass terminations violate due process rights and federal regulations.
WASHINGTON, D.C. – The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) announced in a Michigan court recently it does…
Former President Donald Trump used a doctored photo to justify the deportation of a Maryland father, Kilmar Abrego Garcia, despite there being no credible evidence of MS-13 ties.
BOSTON, MA – Massachusetts-native Nicole Micheroni, a Boston immigration attorney, claims she received a letter from the…
At least a dozen members of Congress have written to the Trump administration about constituents and other citizens whom immigration agents have questioned, detained and even held at gunpoint, and have not received responses, leading to concerns about the administration’s lack of responsiveness to Congress.
SACRAMENTO, CA – The city of Sacramento this week joined a lawsuit filed against the Trump Administration…
NEW YORK, NY– In an opinion “essay” published by the New York Times this week, the publication…
By Elina Sadeghian WASHINGTON, DC – The ACLU this past week said, despite President Biden’s executive order…
By Leslie Acevedo ALBANY, NY – The American Civil Liberties Union filed a public comment this week,…
By Daniella D. and Audrey S. WASHINGTON, DC – Before a ruling this week, “Title 42” had…
To Whom It May Concern: As faith leaders in Davis, CA, we strongly oppose the changes in…
By Naureen Shah In 2012, I visited the federal supermax prison ADX Florence in Colorado and spoke…
By Brian Tashman With his selection of Customs and Border Protection (CBP) Commissioner Kevin McAleenan to serve…
By Brian Tashman Late yesterday, President Trump announced that Kirstjen Nielsen has resigned as the Secretary of…
By Kristin Greer Love Last month, a federal judge blocked the government from arbitrarily locking up asylum…