Court rules that migrants in the US should be given an opportunity to contest their deportations to Libya.
WASHINGTON — A federal judge ruled on Wednesday that deporting immigrants without allowing them to contest a court order is a violation of the law. This statement was made following reports that immigration officials planned to send individuals to Libya, a country known for human rights violations. Judge Brian E. Murphy, a US District Judge […]
Judge cautions Trump administration about quickly sending migrants back to Libya
A federal judge issued a firm warning to the Trump administration on Wednesday, stating that deporting immigrants to Libya would breach earlier court rulings. “If there’s even a hint of uncertainty, if the court hasn’t received sufficient evidence, the press and plaintiffs will back the accounts and public information related to class members. Any potential […]
Nonprofits for Migrants Request Donations After Trump Reduces Federal Funding
Organizations and nonprofits supporting undocumented immigrants are reaching out for donations after facing significant funding cuts during the Trump administration. Shortly after he took office, the Trump administration halted federal funding for groups that provided housing, food, education, and legal assistance to millions of undocumented individuals. As a result, these organizations saw a staggering 75% […]
Federal judge considers a new challenge to Trump’s application of the Alien Enemies Act for deporting migrants
During a hearing on Wednesday, U.S. District Judge James Boasberg brought up the controversial idea of transferring some migrants to Guantanamo Bay. This discussion arose in light of public comments made by President Donald Trump and his cabinet regarding deportation procedures tied to laws about enemy aliens. Boasberg particularly questioned attorneys from the Department of […]
Almost 2,000 migrants continue to stay in NYC’s historic Roosevelt Hotel, even though the city has stated it will close the shelter next month.
When will it end? The historic Roosevelt Hotel continues to accommodate around 2,000 immigrants, despite announcements that makeshift shelters will be shutting down next month. This century-old landmark in Midtown has become a hub for over 230,000 asylum seekers since it started housing them in 2022, symbolizing the immigration crisis facing New York City. At […]
Migrants seek court help worried about being sent back to Libya soon.
An immigrant advocacy group is urging federal judges to prevent the Trump administration from deporting individuals to Libya and Saudi Arabia. Two plaintiffs report that immigration agents informed them of imminent removal to these destinations, despite existing court orders meant to protect them from deportation. This filing coincides with reports indicating that the Trump administration […]
Judge reviews second challenge to Trump’s application of Alien Enemies Act for deporting migrants
Trump Administration Faces Court Over Deportation Law During a recent hearing, U.S. District Judge James Boasberg listened to arguments from both the Trump administration’s lawyers and the ACLU. The focus of the discussion centered around President Trump’s use of an 1789 law concerning alien enemies to facilitate deportations of specific immigrants. The Trump officials attempted […]
Kilmar Abrego Garcia was reportedly employed by a convicted human smuggler to move undocumented migrants.
Reports indicate that Kilmar Abrego Garcia, associated with the MS-13 gang, was allegedly functioning as a “taxi service” for convicted human smugglers, moving illegal immigrants from Texas to various destinations across the United States. Jose Ramon Hernandez Reyes, who was found guilty of immigrant trafficking in 2020, mentioned to federal agents that he ran a […]
Federal judge appointed by Biden directs Trump administration to relocate 12,000 migrants
A federal judge recently mandated that the Trump administration expedite the resettlement of approximately 12,000 refugees in the U.S., in response to a court order that partially overturns the executive order aimed at suspending refugee enrollment. US District Judge Jamal Whitehead, appointed by former President Joe Biden in 2023, issued this ruling despite a prior […]
U.S. May Send Illegal Migrants Back to Libya on Military Flights
On Tuesday, three U.S. officials announced a potential plan by the Trump administration to deport illegal immigrants to Libya for the first time, possibly as early as this week. Two of the officials mentioned that the military might be ready to transport migrants to Libya on Wednesday, though they cautioned that the plan could change […]