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Jun 20, 2025
Jun 20, 2025
Mahmoud Khalil to Be Freed From Detention, Reunite With Wife and Son as Case Proceeds
Targeted by Trump administration for his advocacy in support of Palestinian rights, Mr. Khalil can go home to his family in New York after over three months in detention in rural Louisiana.
Jun 16, 2025
Jun 16, 2025
Mahmoud Khalil Renews Request for Immediate Release from Illegitimate ICE Detention
Mahmoud Khalil’s legal team wrote the court today asking for his immediate release on bail, or, at a minimum, to order his return to New Jersey.
Jun 11, 2025
Jun 11, 2025
In Big Win, Court Finds There’s No Legitimate Basis for Continued Detention of Mahmoud Khalil
The judge gave the government 40 hours to appeal the decision before Mr. Khalil must be released.
Jun 05, 2025
Jun 05, 2025
Mahmoud Khalil Submits Extensive New Evidence Detailing Widespread Irreparable Harm from Rubio Determination and Continued Louisiana Detention
In new filings, Mr. Khalil further disproves government claims, underscores that DHS abandoned so-called "misrepresentation" allegations in closing arguments in immigration court this week
May 28, 2025
May 28, 2025
Court Finds Trump’s Use of Obscure Immigration Law Provision to Detain Mahmoud Khalil Likely Unconstitutional
Court requests additional information before final ruling on preliminary injunction
May 23, 2025
May 23, 2025
Statement in Response to DOJ Lawsuit Targeting New Jersey Sanctuary Cities
For decades, courts have held that the Constitution prevents the federal government from commandeering state and local resources for federal purposes, including immigration enforcement
Issue Areas:
Immigrants' Rights
May 15, 2025
May 15, 2025
Response to Mayor Baraka’s Appearance in Federal Court
Mayor Baraka's arrest is part of the president’s shameful intimidation campaign against those who will not do his bidding.
Issue Areas:
Immigrants' Rights
May 09, 2025
May 09, 2025
ACLU-NJ Responds to DHS Arrest of Newark Mayor Ras Baraka
The arrest of Mayor Ras Baraka by the Department of Homeland Security is a shameful escalation of the Trump administration’s intimidation campaign against officials who refuse to do their bidding
May 08, 2025
May 08, 2025
Federal Court Grants Preliminary Injunction on Behalf of Rutgers International Students Targeted by ICE
The preliminary injunction granted today requires the government to fully restore the students’ records retroactive to the original date of termination and provides due process protections.
Issue Areas:
Immigrants' Rights
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