Civil Rights Groups Sue to Block Arizona Proposition 314 in Federal Court
PHOENIX — The Florence Immigrant & Refugee Rights Project, the American Civil Liberties Union and the ACLU…
Maryland Black Caucus Chair Defends Community Trust Act amid DOJ Lawsuit
Maryland Legislative Black Caucus Chair Del. N. Scott Phillips defended the state’s Community Trust Act, a law intended to foster trust between immigrant communities and local law enforcement, following a legal challenge from the U.S. Department of Justice.
Sunnyvale Family Sues ICE, Private Prison Companies over Alleged Beating and Medical Neglect
A federal lawsuit filed by a Sunnyvale family alleges Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) officers employed excessive force during an arrest witnessed by the man’s wife and young daughter. The complaint further asserts inadequate medical care during his subsequent immigration detention prior to his deportation to Mexico.
Opinion | America at 250 – Immigration, Civil Rights and Democracy Take Center Stage on Independence Day
The nation’s 250th anniversary arrives amidst profound political, legal, and cultural debates concerning immigration, civil rights, economic policy, and the future of American democracy. Immigrant rights organizations are utilizing the semiquincentennial to reflect upon the nation’s progress and the persistent challenges.
Trump Border Wall and ICE Expansion Illustrate Long-Term Shift in U.S. Immigration Enforcement
Border enforcement agencies have experienced augmented funding and political support, notwithstanding persistent public debate. This trend included the Trump administration’s construction of approximately 450 miles of border barrier and the allocation of $70 billion to Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) via the Department of Homeland Security.
Jewish Legal Commentary Sees Holocaust Lessons in Supreme Court Immigration Decisions
Recent U.S. Supreme Court decisions have preserved birthright citizenship while expanding executive authority over asylum and humanitarian immigration protections, prompting renewed debate concerning the future of immigration law.
Supreme Court Upholds Birthright Citizenship, Rejects Trump Administration’s Constitutional Challenge
On Tuesday, the U.S. Supreme Court affirmed birthright citizenship for children born in the United States, irrespective of their parents’ immigration status. The 6-3 decision, authored by Chief Justice John Roberts in Trump v. Barbara, rejected President Donald Trump’s executive order seeking to narrow the 14th Amendment’s Citizenship Clause and reaffirmed over 150 years of constitutional precedent.
Supreme Court Allows Trump Administration to End TPS Protections for Haitians and Syrians, Drawing Sharp Criticism from Advocates
The U.S. Supreme Court delivered a significant ruling, affirming the Trump administration’s authority to proceed with the termination of Temporary Protected Status (TPS) for hundreds of thousands of Haitian and Syrian immigrants. The consolidated decision in Mullin v. Doe and Trump v. Miot further concluded that federal statute largely bars judicial review of these termination decisions, even as litigation continues.
Advocates Denounce Federal Budget Bill Expanding Immigration Enforcement
Immigration advocates condemned a recently signed federal budget bill, which allocates an additional $70 billion to federal immigration enforcement operations, contending the measure expands detention and deportation efforts while undermining due process protections.
NY Immigrant Advocates Condemn Budget’s Legal Defense Shortfall Amid Enforcement Surge
New York immigrant advocacy groups have criticized the state’s recently finalized Fiscal Year 2027 budget, asserting that a $10 million increase for immigrant legal defense and support programs remains inadequate. Organizations including the Vera Institute of Justice and CARE for Immigrant Families contend the allocation, which raises funding from $64.2 million to $74.2 million, falls short of addressing the needs of the state’s immigrant population amid intensifying enforcement.
Trump Policies Impede Immigrants’ Access to Legal Counsel
Immigration advocates have raised concerns regarding new policies enacted by the Trump administration, contending these measures could further restrict due process protections for immigrants facing deportation proceedings, thereby impeding access to legal representation and exacerbating systemic barriers within the immigration court system.
Appeals Court Declines Rehearing for Mahmoud Khalil, Paving Way for Deportation Fight
The U.S. Court of Appeals for the Third Circuit declined last Friday to rehear the detention case of pro-Palestinian activist Mahmoud Khalil, a decision that Amnesty International stated could facilitate his deportation. The ruling prompted criticism from advocacy organizations and civil rights groups, with the American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU) announcing its intent to seek Supreme Court review.
Federal Judges Strike Down ICE Detention Practices Citing Due Process Breaches
Federal judges have ruled against Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) detention practices in approximately 90 percent of cases since the Trump administration expanded mandatory detention policies, representing an extraordinary judicial rebuke that has resulted in over 10,000 adverse decisions for the administration.
Hochul Budget Deal Challenges Federal Immigration Abuses, Advocates Demand More
New York Governor Kathy Hochul has proposed a budget agreement that includes reforms designed to mitigate the abusive impact of Immigration and Customs Enforcement operations within the state, a development that aligns with immigrant rights advocates’ calls for enhanced protections and accountability measures.
Bonta Urges DHS to Halt Proposed Rule Targeting Asylum Seekers’ Work Authorization
Attorney General Rob Bonta has urged the Department of Homeland Security to refrain from advancing a proposed rule that would leave individuals seeking Employment Authorization Documents vulnerable to exploitation, and would harm immigrant workers and California’s economy.
Appeals Court Rejects Trump Admin’s Mandatory Detention Policy for Immigrants
The U.S. Court of Appeals for the Second Circuit ruled in favor of the ACLU in a challenge to the Trump administration’s mandatory detention policy, preserving bond hearings for millions of immigrants in removal proceedings.
Court Rules Trump’s Asylum Proclamation Unlawful, Upholding Immigrant Rights
A federal appeals court has ruled that former President Donald Trump’s proclamation to eliminate asylum at the U.S.-Mexico border is unlawful, marking a major setback to efforts to restrict asylum access and affirming that federal law guarantees individuals the right to seek asylum.
NYCLU Warns Hochul Immigration Proposal Would Expand ICE Collaboration
The New York Civil Liberties Union has warned that Governor Hochul’s updated immigration proposal would allow local and state police to work more closely with federal immigration authorities, potentially leading to racial profiling and due process violations.
Trump-Appointed Judges Order Release of Some Immigrants Held Beyond Constitutional Limits
Four immigrants were released from ICE detention after federal judges appointed during the Trump administration found their detention to be unlawful, despite prior deportation orders.
Over 6,200 Children Detained by ICE During Trump’s Second Term, Report Finds
Over 6,200 children have been detained by ICE during President Trump’s second term, raising concerns about the psychological toll of these policies and the poor conditions of the detention facilities.