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Dear John,
The Council has been fighting in court for men, women, and children seeking asylum. This month, our hard work has led to some important, hard-fought victories.
First, we won a major victory in Al Otro Lado v. Mayorkas [[link removed]] , a fight that has taken four LONG years. This lawsuit challenged the government’s illegal turning away of asylum seekers at the Southern border. The federal court found that CBP violates the law and the U.S. Constitution when it fails to inspect and process asylum seekers who are arriving at ports of entry. This decision was a serious rebuke to CBP’s practice of turning away asylum seekers from our ports of entry, and a victory for the rule of law. The Council is litigating this case with our partners, the Southern Poverty Law Center, the Center for Constitutional Rights, and the law firm Mayer Brown LLP.
Then, we received an important decision in Garcia Ramirez et al. v. U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement [[link removed]] , which challenged ICE’s treatment of unaccompanied children who turn 18 in government custody. The court entered an injunction which requires ICE to seek less-restrictive alternatives to detention for these teens and re-train its officers on custody determinations. They must also document all custody decisions and provide monthly reports and documentation to class counsel. The injunction will remain in effect for five years. The Council is litigating this case with the National Immigrant Justice Center and the law firm Kirkland & Ellis LLP.
Thanks to support of donors like you, thousands of men, women, and children will now receive a fair chance at receiving the safety and protection they desperately need. Thanks to you, their voices and stories will be heard.
Become a monthly donor today and help fund our other critical litigation to create a more fair, just and welcoming immigration system [[link removed]] .
The road to justice can be long and most litigation can take years. The support we received from donors like you ensured we had the necessary funds to see these life-changing lawsuits through to the end. It allows our attorneys to say, “yes!” to that next big lawsuit and ensure justice is served .
Join our Council Catalyst Program [[link removed]] and show your commitment to the Council family as we work together to make real change.
Sincerely,
The American Immigration Council
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