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Spotlight
The Trump administration is slamming the door on people fleeing persecution and violence. We are fighting them every step of the way.
Our lawyers have filed suit after suit to stop these shameful and cruel policies. We successfully blocked an effort to keep people from claiming asylum unless they presented themselves at a narrow set of ports of entry. And we’re arguing against the forced return to Mexico policy as well as the third-country transit ban. We’re also demanding oversight hearings, testifying before Congress, and supporting legislation to end Trump’s abuses. At the border itself, we’re monitoring and exposing the impact of these policies and combating the lies he’s telling about the border.
News and Commentary
Pregnant Workers Are Still Fighting for the Right to Work
Pregnant Workers Are Still Fighting for the Right to WorkIt’s time Congress passed the Pregnant Workers Fairness Act.
Iranian Americans Have Rights, Too — No Matter What's Happening Abroad
Iranian Americans Have Rights, Too — No Matter What's Happening AbroadMilitary action abroad does not justify discrimination at home.
The Trump Administration Weakens Standards for ICE Detention Facilities
The Trump Administration Weakens Standards for ICE Detention FacilitiesThe new immigration detention standards set by the Trump administration weaken critical protections and lower oversight requirements. The consequences for the health and safety of people who are detained could be disastrous.
