Press Releases
Dec 03, 2024
ÌÒ×ÓÊÓƵand NYCLU File Amicus Brief in Support of Father Challenging the Termination of His Parental Rights
Case involves discrimination by child welfare authorities based on national origin and association with a person with a disability
Nov 22, 2024
ÌÒ×ÓÊÓƵFOIA Litigation Reveals New Information Regarding ICE’s Plans to Expand Immigration Detention in New Jersey
New information revealed as immigrants’ rights advocates prepare for potential mass deportation and detention program under the incoming Trump administration
Issue Areas:
Immigrants' Rights
Nov 21, 2024
ÌÒ×ÓÊÓƵStatement on House Passage of Dangerous Civil Society Attack Bill
H.R. 9495 was narrowly blocked last week after Congress received more than 100,000 messages urging them to oppose
Nov 20, 2024
Ahead of House Vote on Bill that Would Stifle Dissent, ÌÒ×ÓÊÓƵSounds Alarm Again
H.R. 9495 was narrowly blocked last week after members of Congress received more than 100,000 messages from constituents urging them to oppose
Issue Areas:
National Security
Free Speech
Nov 18, 2024
ÌÒ×ÓÊÓƵStatement on Trump’s Plan to Use Military to Mass Deport Immigrants
WASHINGTON — President-elect Donald J. Trump confirmed today that he intends to declare a national emergency and use the U.S. military to implement his plans for mass deportation...
Issue Areas:
Immigrants' Rights
Nov 18, 2024
ÌÒ×ÓÊÓƵSues ICE for Records on Deportation Flight Infrastructure
Lawsuit seeks details on how ICE’s air travel infrastructure could be expanded to facilitate President-elect Donald Trump’s mass deportation, detention plan
Issue Areas:
Immigrants' Rights
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