Descendants in Cancer Alley brought suit to protect historic Black community and ancestral gravesites from massive grain elevator August 4, 2023, St. John the Baptist Parish, Louisiana – Today, a...
Nearly 20 years after torture scandal broke, Iraqis continue fight for justice; 15-year quest for day in court one step closer to trial August 1, 2023, Alexandria, VA – A federal judge has rejected...
July 27, 2023, San Diego, CA – Today two immigrant rights groups and a group of asylum seekers filed a class action lawsuit in federal court challenging the Biden administration’s unlawful policy of...
Judge Expected to Respond to Community’s Concerns Today July 21, 2023, Jackson, MS – Along with two days of testimony before a federal court last week, several Jackson-based community groups and...
Federal District Court Hears Arguments in Asylum Case in NYC En Español Abajo July 6, 2023, New York – A federal district court heard today the government’s motion to dismiss D.J.C.V. v. United...
En Español Abajo Four women in sanctuary filed suit after government hit them with hundred of thousands of dollars in discriminatory, retaliatory fines June 22, 2023 – Under a settlement made public...
May 1, 2023, New York – In response to the intensifying crackdown on the movement seeking to Stop Cop City/ Defend the Atlanta Forest , the Center for Constitutional Rights issued the following...
Fifth Circuit Ruling Confirms State Must Stop Making People Convicted Under Law Register as Sex Offenders April 11, 2023, New Orleans – Today, the United States Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit...
Retribution“swift and crushing” at Orange County Jail after speaking out against brutality, racist abuse, medical neglect April 4, 2023, New York – Federal and local officials waged a “far-reaching”...
Demand for confidential info threatens attorney-client privilege, freedom of association, religious freedom, orgs say March 22, 2023, Lafayette, LA – Three local immigrant rights organizations are...