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NILC to Trump Administration: We are Prepared to Fight Any Attempt to Suspend Habeas Corpus in Court
WASHINGTON — Kica Matos, president of the National Immigration Law Center, issued the following statement after White House Deputy Chief of Staff Stephen Miller confirmed the Trump administration is considering suspending habeas corpus – the right of anyone to challenge their detention in court – for immigrants targeted in its ongoing unconstitutional assault on immigrant communities.
“We have a very clear message for Stephen Miller, Donald Trump, and everyone in the administration considering suspending habeas corpus to further their unconstitutional assault on immigrant communities and our democracy: we will fight and defeat you in court.”
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Benefits for Immigrant Survivors of Trafficking, Domestic Violence, and Other Serious Crimes in California
Updated Sep 2, 2026 This resource reviews the two categories of immigrants covered by California's SB 1569 (trafficking survivors and U visa applicants/holders), the benefits they may receive, and what they need to show in order to get these benefits. Originally...
Alerta Comunitaria: Viajar con un “permiso adelantado” conlleva ahora vetos de 3 y 10 años
Published Sep 2, 2026 El 13 de agosto de 2026, el tribunal de apelaciones de los Estados Unidos (la Junta de Apelaciones de Inmigración, o “BIA” por sus siglas en inglés) cambió las consecuencias de viajar con un “permiso adelantado.” Lee este recurso...
Amid Reports of Mass Visa ‘Pause,’ Groups File Emergency Motion to Enforce Court Order Striking Down 75-Country Visa Ban
Published Aug 26, 2026 Immigrant families, workers, and legal assistance groups harmed by the Trump administration’s 75-country ban on immigrant visas filed an emergency motion to enforce Friday’s court order and judgment in CLINIC v....
CLINIC v. Rubio
This lawsuit challenges the Trump administration’s sweeping suspension of immigrant visa processing for people from 75 countries.
Last update: Aug 26, 2026