Amy Maldonado
Today’s Fresh Hell in Immigration: ‘Remain in Mexico’
The “Remain in Mexico” policy violates United States treaty obligations (of non-refoulement), the Immigration and Nationality Act, and more.
A LA MIERDA CON ESTO: Attorneys for Central American Asylum Seekers Kicked Out of Mexico
The only way that Nora Phillips —defender of the powerless, protector of immigrant children and families— was flagged as a security risk to anyone is the gross abuse of power.
Facebook Censors Post About ICE’s Intimidation of Law Firm
“We remove content, disable accounts, and work with law enforcement when we believe there is a genuine risk of physical harm or direct threats to public safety.”
Trump Administration Deporting Abused Children Who Qualify for Green Cards
ICE Chief Counsel has not yet shared this guidance outside the agency.
Federal Judge Appalled by Government’s Lengthy Detention of Immigrant Children
Judge Dean D. Pregerson became the first judge of any kind to give a hearing to four Central American children who have been detained at Berks Family Prison for the past two years.
#SaveNoe: 3-Year-Old Can’t Get Urgently Needed Surgery Without USCIS Travel Permission
Noe Martinez is a three-year-old U.S. citizen in need of surgery in August to prevent him from losing kidney function completely.
Another Blow to the Obama Administration’s Family Detention Policy Just Happened
On Tuesday, U.S. District Court Judge M. Dolly Gee issued a long-awaited ruling that gave former President Obama’s “family detention” practices the smackdown they deserve.