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New Lawsuit Seeks to End Unlawful Trump Administration Practice of Detaining Immigrants without Due Process in San Diego County - Fanfan v. Noem

The federal suit, filed in the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of California, is challenging U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement’s (“ICE”) practice of deliberately targeting and re-detaining people with ongoing immigration court proceedings, who the government had previously cleared for release, as contrary to the Due Process Clause of the U.S. Constitution’s Fifth Amendment, the Immigration and Nationality Act, and the Administrative Procedure Act.

Upcoming Trainings

This year we're covering a variety of topics both online and in person. Dates will be announced as the event draws closer, you can also subscribe to our email updates at the bottom of the page or click below.

Advisories

Explainer: The Trump Administration's Expulsion of Immigrants to "Bridge Countries"

Apr 165 min read

Explainer: The Trump Administration's Expulsion of Immigrants Under the Alien Enemies Act

Apr 164 min read

Backgrounder: The Immigration Registry

Jan 1711 min read

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Recorded Trainings

We offer recorded trainings on a variety of topics. You can subscribe to our email updates at the bottom of the page to stay informed or click below to view current topics.

Inside ICWC v. Noem: A New Class Action Protecting Immigrant Survivors

This training will explain the ICE policy memorandum issued earlier this year that, departing from decades of prior practice, authorizes the routine arrest, detention, and deportation of immigrant survivors, including those with pending U- and T- visa applications or grants of deferred action.

Leveraging UN Mechanisms to Protect Immigrant Clients: New Tools for American Attorneys & Advocates

As human rights violations against immigrants continue to escalate—including renditions to third countries, imprisonment abroad, and disappearances that cut individuals off from their families and legal support.

Foundations of Successful Oral Advocacy

Designed for attorneys new to oral argument or those seeking to refine their skills, this training will provide a comprehensive overview...

News & Media

New Lawsuit Seeks to End Unlawful Trump Administration Practice of Detaining Immigrants without Due Process in San Diego County - Fanfan v. Noem

The federal suit, filed in the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of California, is challenging U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement’s (“ICE”) practice of deliberately targeting and re-detaining people with ongoing immigration court proceedings, who the government had previously cleared for release, as contrary to the Due Process Clause of the U.S. Constitution’s Fifth Amendment, the Immigration and Nationality Act, and the Administrative Procedure Act.

5 hours ago4 min read

Immigrants’ Rights Organizations Submit Report to Inter-American Commission on Human Rights Documenting Escalating Abuses by U.S. Government

Following a July 24, 2025 public hearing held by the Inter-American Commission on Human Rights (IACHR) that examined widespread human rights and refugee law violations inflicted by the U.S. government, a coalition of immigrants’ rights organizations that participated in the hearing submitted a follow-up report to the Commission this week.

Oct 168 min read

Legal Challenge Seeks to End Harmful ICE Policy Targeting Immigrant Survivors of Domestic Violence, Human Trafficking, and Other Serious Crimes

Filed October 14, 2025, in the U.S. District Court for the Central District of California, the lawsuit challenges a dehumanizing, unjust, and illegal U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (“ICE”) policy issued in early 2025 that, for the first time in decades, enables the widespread jailing and deportation of immigrant survivors.

Oct 157 min read

Federal Court Enforces Flores Settlement Agreement, Shields Immigrant Children from Prolonged CBP Detention

After rejecting the federal government’s efforts to terminate the Flores Settlement Agreement last Friday, a federal court on Monday reaffirmed that the government remains legally obligated to promptly process, transfer, and release immigrant children as expeditiously as possible.

Aug 193 min read

Federal Court Rejects Government's Attempt to End Flores Settlement Agreement, Preserving Vital Protections for Immigrant Children

In a major victory for the rights and dignity of immigrant children, on Friday, Aug. 15, a federal court struck down the federal government’s latest bid to end the Flores Settlement Agreement.

Aug 185 min read

Inter-American Commission on Human Rights Holds Public Hearing on Trump Administration’s Systemic Human Rights Violations Against Immigrants

A coalition of immigrants’ rights organizations participated today in a public hearing held by the Inter-American Commission on Human Rights (IACHR) that examined widespread and escalating human rights and refugee law violations inflicted by the Trump administration in the immigration context.

Jul 248 min read

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Resources

New Lawsuit Seeks to End Unlawful Trump Administration Practice of Detaining Immigrants without Due Process in San Diego County - Fanfan v. Noem

Upcoming Trainings

Advisories

Explainer: The Trump Administration's Expulsion of Immigrants to "Bridge Countries"

Explainer: The Trump Administration's Expulsion of Immigrants Under the Alien Enemies Act

Backgrounder: The Immigration Registry

Recorded Trainings

Inside ICWC v. Noem: A New Class Action Protecting Immigrant Survivors

Leveraging UN Mechanisms to Protect Immigrant Clients: New Tools for American Attorneys & Advocates

Foundations of Successful Oral Advocacy

News & Media

New Lawsuit Seeks to End Unlawful Trump Administration Practice of Detaining Immigrants without Due Process in San Diego County - Fanfan v. Noem

Immigrants’ Rights Organizations Submit Report to Inter-American Commission on Human Rights Documenting Escalating Abuses by U.S. Government

Legal Challenge Seeks to End Harmful ICE Policy Targeting Immigrant Survivors of Domestic Violence, Human Trafficking, and Other Serious Crimes

Federal Court Enforces Flores Settlement Agreement, Shields Immigrant Children from Prolonged CBP Detention

Federal Court Rejects Government's Attempt to End Flores Settlement Agreement, Preserving Vital Protections for Immigrant Children

Inter-American Commission on Human Rights Holds Public Hearing on Trump Administration’s Systemic Human Rights Violations Against Immigrants

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