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Apr 23, 2025
Mohsen Mahdawi Challenges His Unlawful Detention by ICE
Court requests supplemental briefings on merits of the case; ACLU, ACLU of Vermont, and CUNY CLEAR join legal team
Issue Areas: Free Speech Immigrants' Rights
Court case: Mahdawi v. Trump
Apr 21, 2025
ACLU, ACLU of Colorado Sue ICE for Records Regarding Potential Expansion of Immigration Detention in Western States
ICE ignored March 2025 FOIA request, prompting subsequent litigation
Issue Areas: Immigrants' Rights
Court case: American Civil Liberties Union Foundation v. U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement
Apr 18, 2025
Court Rules Rümeysa Öztürk’s Lawsuit Should Move Forward in Vermont and Orders ICE to Transfer Her Back to New England
Important Decision Issued Weeks after ICE Drove Ms. Öztürk to Vermont Before Sending Her to a Notorious Louisiana Detention Facility
Issue Areas: Free Speech Immigrants' Rights
Court case: Öztürk v. Trump
Apr 18, 2025
ACLU Advises University General Counsels on Legal Limits on ICE’s Authority
Open letter outlines rights and responsibilities surrounding harboring liability, administrative subpoenas
Issue Areas: Free Speech Immigrants' Rights
Apr 13, 2025
In New Filings, Rümeysa Öztürk’s Legal Team Argue for Her Release from ICE Detention
Vermont Court has Scheduled a Hearing for Monday, April 14 
Issue Areas: Free Speech Immigrants' Rights
Court case: Öztürk v. Trump
Apr 11, 2025
ACLU FOIA Litigation Reveals Information About Plans to Expand ICE Detention Facilities Nationwide
Documents show ICE seeking to expand detention facilities already in use, open new facilities in 10 states across the Midwest and West Coast
Issue Areas: Immigrants' Rights
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The Latest in Immigrants' Rights

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    May 2025
    M.A.P.S. v. Garite

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    M.A.P.S. v. Garite

    Emergency lawsuit filed in federal court to again halt removals under the Alien Enemies Act for people within that court’s judicial district.
    Status: Ongoing
    M.a.p.s. V. Garite. Explore Case.
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  • Rhode Island
    May 2025
    G.M.G. v. Trump

    Immigrants' Rights

    G.M.G. v. Trump

    Emergency lawsuit in federal court to again halt removals under the Alien Enemies Act for people within that court’s judicial district.
    Status: Ongoing
    G.m.g. V. Trump. Explore Case.
  • Georgia
    May 2025
    Y.A.P.A. v. Trump

    Immigrants' Rights

    Y.A.P.A. v. Trump

    Emergency lawsuit filed in federal court to again halt removals under the Alien Enemies Act for people within that court’s judicial district.
    Status: Ongoing
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