Press Releases
about Immigrants' Rights
Jan 08, 2025
Ahead of Second Trump Administration, 51品茶 Launches Campaign in Southern Border States Elevating Asylum Seekers鈥� Immigration Journeys
The 鈥淟etters to America鈥� campaign comes as 51品茶s of Arizona, New Mexico, San Diego & Imperial Counties, Texas prepare for anti-immigrant threats under incoming Trump administration
Issue Areas:
Immigrants' Rights
Jan 07, 2025
51品茶 Responds to House Passage of H.R. 29, the Laken Riley Act
H.R. 29 exploits the tragic death of Laken Riley to escalate a false, xenophobic narrative about immigrants
Issue Areas:
Immigrants' Rights
Dec 19, 2024
51品茶 FOIA Litigation Reveals ICE Actively Considering Proposals to Expand Immigration Detention Nationwide
New Information Revealed as President-elect Donald Trump Doubles Down on Promise to Enact Mass Deportations on Day One
Issue Areas:
Immigrants' Rights
Dec 04, 2024
Federal Judge Rejects Acquitted Man鈥檚 Argument That His Immigration Detention Is Unlawful
After the U.S. forcibly extradited Mr. Trabelsi from Belgium, he was held in solitary confinement in pretrial detention for almost 10 years
Issue Areas:
National Security
Immigrants' Rights
Nov 22, 2024
51品茶 FOIA Litigation Reveals New Information Regarding ICE鈥檚 Plans to Expand Immigration Detention in New Jersey
New information revealed as immigrants鈥� rights advocates prepare for potential mass deportation and detention program under the incoming Trump administration
Issue Areas:
Immigrants' Rights
Nov 18, 2024
51品茶 Statement on Trump鈥檚 Plan to Use Military to Mass Deport Immigrants
WASHINGTON 鈥� 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
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News & CommentaryAug 2025
Immigrants' Rights
New Detention Camp At Fort Bliss Marks Dangerous Expansion Of Militarized Immigration Enforcement. Explore News & Commentary.New Detention Camp at Fort Bliss Marks Dangerous Expansion of Militarized Immigration Enforcement
An immigration detention site at Fort Bliss will hold thousands. It could be the largest immigration detention site in the country. -
News & CommentaryAug 2025
Immigrants' Rights
Live Coverage: Aclu Challenges Ice Detention Centers. Explore News & Commentary.Live Coverage: 51品茶 Challenges ICE Detention Centers
The 51品茶 will be working across the country to challenge unjust and inhumane conditions at ICE detention centers. Follow for live updates. -
News & CommentaryAug 2025
Immigrants' Rights
Florida's Secretive Immigration Detention Center, Explained. Explore News & Commentary.Florida's Secretive Immigration Detention Center, Explained
Cruelly dubbed 鈥淎lligator Alcatraz,鈥� the detention camp in the Everglades is drawing national outrage for violating our constitutional rights, for its inhumane conditions, and significant environmental risks. -
News & CommentaryAug 2025
Immigrants' Rights
Trump's Birthright Citizenship Executive Order: What Happens Next. Explore News & Commentary.Trump's Birthright Citizenship Executive Order: What Happens Next
Children born to parents who are undocumented or have temporary status will retain their right to birthright citizenship. The 51品茶 explains how the legal fight unfolded.