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Coalition Urges United Nations to Act on Trump Administration’s Use of Enforced Disappearances and Arbitrary Detentions Against Immigrants
The Center for Human Rights and Constitutional Law, together with a coalition of immigrant and human rights organizations, has submitted an appeal for United Nations (UN) intervention to six UN human rights bodies
Jun 62 min read
Trump Administration Moves to End Settlement that Protects Immigrant Children; Flores Counsel Vow to Defend Vital Safeguards
May 22, 2025 – Today, the Trump administration filed a motion to terminate the Flores Settlement Agreement, which for years has set the standards for the humane treatment of immigrant children in government custody, many of whom arrive seeking refuge and protection. The motion recycles many of the arguments that have been brought forward by the federal government — and rejected by courts — multiple times.
May 228 min read
The Center Joins Rights Groups to Sound the Alarm to the United Nations on the United States’ Disappearances of Migrants and Systematic Human Rights Violations
Fifteen immigrants’ rights organizations have submitted urgent reports to the United Nations and Inter-American Commission on Human Rights, raising the alarm over systematic and grave human rights violations against migrants and asylum-seekers by the U.S. government during the first months of the Trump-Vance administration.
May 73 min read
More Than 200 Organizations Sign Onto Statement Condemning Attacks on Lawyers and Access to Justice
This month, more than 200 civil rights groups, legal advocacy organizations, and human rights defenders across the country - including the Center for Human Rights and Constitutional Law - came together to issue a joint statement denouncing President Trump’s memorandum, Preventing Abuses of the Legal System and the Federal Court.
Apr 211 min read
Southern Border Communities Coalition and the Center for Human Rights and Constitutional Law Condemn CBP Abuse and Violations of International Human Rights Law in New UN Report
Yesterday, SBCC and CHRCL submitted a report to the United Nations Human Rights Council on U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP)’s continued human rights abuses at Open Air Detention Sites as part of the United Nations Universal Periodic Review of the United States.
Apr 86 min read
The Center Has Joined with Advocacy Groups to Urge the United Nations to Address the United States' Escalating Abuse of Immigrants, Asylum Seekers
Yesterday, a group of 23 nonprofit organizations published a report urging the United Nations to address the rapidly deteriorating human rights situation of non-citizens in the United States.
Apr 82 min read
The Center for Human Rights and Constitutional Law Names Sergio Perez as Executive Director
Sergio Perez named CHRCL’s new Executive Director, continuing a legacy of immigrant rights advocacy after founder Peter Schey’s passing.
Mar 122 min read
Over 120 Nonprofit Organizations and Advocates Urge Biden to End Deportations to Haiti
Over one-hundred and fifty organizations and advocates sent a letter to President Biden urging his Administration to stop Haiti deportation.
Oct 25, 20233 min read
Defending the Land Rights of the Maasai – Announcing CHRCL’s Maasai United Advocacy Project
The Center for Human Rights and Constitutional Law (CHRCL) is proud to announce the launch of our Maasai United Advocacy Project
Aug 23, 20233 min read
Join Project Reunify as a Volunteer – Help Monitor Detained Children at the U.S. Border
At the Center for Human Rights and Constitutional Law (CHRCL), we believe in the power of advocacy and action to protect the most vulnerable
Jul 1, 20233 min read
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