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Protecting civil & human rights,
supporting legal service providers. 

Our Mission

Mission Statement

The Center for Human Rights and Constitutional Law (CHRCL) is a support center that provides training and technical support to direct legal service providers, addresses systemic injustice LSPs identify, and advances and protects the civil, constitutional, and human rights of immigrants, refugees, children, and marginalized communities. 
 

Center for Human Rights and Constitutional Law

The Fight for Legal Rights Has Never Been More Important

In recent years, there has been a significant shift towards more restrictive immigration policies, driven by growing political and social tensions. This has led to increased enforcement actions, including mass detentions and deportations, which disproportionately affect vulnerable populations.

85%

In recent years, the asylum denial rate has reached 85%

Asylum

Denial Rate

700+

Over 700 immigration-related bills were introduced in 2024.

Immigration Bills Introduced

$50

Wages stolen annually from workers, with immigrants disproportionately affected.

Billion

in Stolen Wages

5,500

Over 5,500 children were separated from their families at the U.S.-Mexico border.

Separated Children

70%

Immigrant workers are 70% more likely to suffer fatal workplace injuries.

Higher Risk

in Working Conditions

Our Impact

The Center for Human Rights and Constitutional Law is a legal services support center with recognized expertise in complex litigation, constitutional law, and laws protecting vulnerable populations. Our litigation efforts have significantly impacted the rights of immigrants, refugees, at-risk children, survivors of domestic violence, prisoners in solitary confinement, and members of LGBT communities. Through these landmark cases, we have challenged systemic injustices and advanced protections for those most in need.

The Issue
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