NILC represents American Families United, an advocacy organization dedicated to ensuring U.S. citizens and their noncitizen spouses can remain together in the United States without fear of separation. Our amicus brief features the stories of families who are in danger of separation if the Keeping Families Together Parole in Place policy is prevented from going into effect.
Legal Documents
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U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Texas, Tyler Division
- Brief of Amicus Curiae American Families United (PDF) – Oct. 25, 2024
- Order Setting Hearing Deadlines – Oct. 4, 2024 (PDF)
- Unopposed Motion to Extend Defendant’s Answer Deadline – Sept. 4, 2024 (PDF)
- Plaintiffs’ Motion for Temporary Restraining Order, Preliminary Injunction, and Stay of Agency Action – Aug. 23, 2024 (PDF)
- Complaint – Aug. 23, 2024 (PDF)
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American Families United
Amicus Brief