Deaths in Detention: Mortality Rate for People Detained by ICE More Than Doubles Under Trump Administration

Due to recent cuts to reporting requirements of deaths occurring after release, the complete number of deaths in and outside of detention could be even higher.

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A Congressman said reports of deadly conditions at an ICE detention center were a “false narrative.” Then two more people died.

Immigration detention is cruel and inhumane. It’s also deadly.

By Amol Sinha

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Defending Against Immigration Detention with Habeas Corpus

Habeas corpus is a cornerstone of due process. At its core, it ensures that no person can be held by the government without the right to challenge their detention before a judge.

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Defending Democracy Requires All Of Us

The second Trump administration has not just picked up where it left off – it is moving with greater speed, more aggression, and fewer constraints.  

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Immigration Detention Is Anti-American

Let’s be clear: the Trump administration’s mass detention and deportation agenda must be stopped.

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Know Your Rights: 2026 FIFA Men’s World Cup

If you plan on attending a World Cup game at MetLife Stadium this summer, make sure to know your rights before you go. 

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Recent Court Documents Allege Misconduct in Mahmoud Khalil’s Immigration Case

New evidence reveals the Trump administration worked to seal Mahmoud Khalil’s fate before he ever got his day in court.

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May Day Strong

For more than century, May Day has inspired action and mobilization for social justice movements.

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Everyone Deserves to Feel Safe in the Place They Call Home

Immigrants make our country more vibrant and stronger. The United States would not be the country it is without immigrant communities and nor would New Jersey. 

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