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We fight against oppression. We stand with social justice activists and communities under threat. We use the power of the law to achieve justice for all. ccrjustice.org

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Center for Constitutional Rights @ccrjustice.org · 28/09/2026
According to the latest federal monitor report, 13 years after the historic decision that ruled stop and frisk unconstitutional, the NYPD still fails to accurately document Terry stops (i.e. stop and frisk). "Persistent underreporting reflects an ongoing lack of accountability," reads the report.
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Center for Constitutional Rights @ccrjustice.org · 25/09/2026
Three years into the genocide in Gaza, Netanyahu will duck in and out of the U.S., a wanted criminal and blood-soaked pariah.
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Center for Constitutional Rights @ccrjustice.org · 21/09/2026
What happens if habeas is—de facto—unavailable? That's the question facing detainees at Adams County detention center, where there's a backlog of 800+ cases. "The government can just take you and detain you and put you in custody without any recourse." mississippitoday.org/2026/09/21/i...
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ICE detainees denounce conditions in Natchez facility - Mississippi Today
The Workers Circle, a New York-based national social justice organization, coordinated a news conference. with immigration detainees at Adams County Detention Center and family members.
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Center for Constitutional Rights @ccrjustice.org · 17/09/2026
Yesterday our board member, Prof. Noura Erakat, was arrested while joining 100 South Florida residents to give comments against Israel Bonds during the public Palm Beach County Budget hearing.
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Center for Constitutional Rights @ccrjustice.org · 11/09/2026
Legal Director Baher Azmy in the Boston Review: following 9/11 "the United States’s totalizing military response has never come to an end." U.S. impunity "paved the way for rank authoritarianism and forever war—all of it enabled by an imperial Supreme Court." www.bostonreview.net/articles/sad...
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Sadistic, Blatant, and Wanton
Impunity for U.S. atrocities after 9/11 paved the way for rank authoritarianism and forever war—all of it enabled by an imperial Supreme Court.
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Center for Constitutional Rights @ccrjustice.org · 10/09/2026
We're hiring! Donor Relations Officer - apply by 9/22! Policy Advocacy Associate - apply by 10/6! Ella Baker Summer Interns - apply by 9/29! More details on each role and information on how to apply at bit.ly/ccr-jobs. No phone calls please!
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Center for Constitutional Rights @ccrjustice.org · 09/09/2026
The sheer speed and impunity with which ICE is abducting and detaining people is overwhelming to the courts and advocates. We must ensure that habeas remains the “swift and flexible” remedy for unlawful detention that it has been for centuries. www.propublica.org/article/ice-...
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These Judges Take Months to Decide If Immigrants Have Been Unlawfully Detained
Judges in some parts of the country have taken months to adjudicate immigrants’ claims of unlawful imprisonment, our analysis of 70,000 habeas petition cases found. Some detainees are asking to be…
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Center for Constitutional Rights @ccrjustice.org · 09/09/2026
It's been 25 years since 9/11. 25 years of a “war on terror” rooted in white supremacy, patriarchy, colonialism, and Christian nationalism. Every administration since – Bush, Obama, and Biden – has contributed to this impunity, and we are paying with Trump's admin. ccrjustice.org/home/press-c...
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Center for Constitutional Rights @ccrjustice.org · 03/09/2026
We've said it before and we'll say it again. These boat strikes are murder, plain and simple. Extrajudicial killing is prohibited under federal law and international human rights law. There is no bona fide armed conflict that could justify these actions.
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Center for Constitutional Rights @ccrjustice.org · 01/09/2026
FREE: Join us TOMORROW as we discuss the merger of the war on drugs and the war on terror, and how it's been used to justify abuse of governmental power (including Trump's boat strike murders) while distracting from the gutting of lifesaving public health services. bit.ly/War-On-Drugs-Sept
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Center for Constitutional Rights @ccrjustice.org · 28/08/2026
As radical and regressive as the Supreme Court’s decision in Cisco is, it will never change this fundamental truth: a jury heard voluminous testimony and unanimously concluded CACI was responsible for the torture and abuse of dozens of Iraqis at Abu Ghraib. www.nytimes.com/2026/08/28/u...
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Center for Constitutional Rights @ccrjustice.org · 27/08/2026
🚨BREAKING🚨 Amidst reports that the Trump administration has paused visa applications worldwide for a so-called training program, we’ve filed an emergency motion to enforce last week’s judgement that struck down the administration’s “public charge” visa ban. ccrjustice.org/home/press-c...
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Amid Reports of Mass Visa ‘Pause,’ Groups File Emergency Motion to Enforce Court Order Striking Down 75-Country Visa Ban
August 26, 2026, New York — Immigrant families, workers, and legal assistance groups harmed by the Trump administration’s 75-country ban on immigrant visas filed an emergency motion to enforce Friday’
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Center for Constitutional Rights @ccrjustice.org · 22/08/2026
Breaking! In a victory for families and fairness, a federal court today struck down the Trump administration's blanket, nationality-based "public charge" — a racist ban on immigrant visa processing for people from 75 countries. ccrjustice.org/home/press-c...
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Federal Court Strikes Down Trump’s Discriminatory 75-Country Visa Ban
August 21, 2026, New York — In a major victory for families, fairness, and the rule of law, a federal court in New York struck down the Trump administration’s blanket, nationality-based “public charge
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Center for Constitutional Rights @ccrjustice.org · 19/08/2026
Black August is a time of study, reflection, solidarity with liberation movements across the Black African diaspora, and recommitment to the freedom of all Black political prisoners worldwide. Learn more about our Black August work and this year's offerings here: ccrjustice.org/home/blog/20...
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This Black August, We're Commemorating Black Resistance
This month is a time for solidarity with Black liberation movements and Black political prisoners worldwide
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Center for Constitutional Rights @ccrjustice.org · 18/08/2026
Our client, Mahmoud Khalil, spoke with the @newyorker.com to discuss his life under the threat of deportation, and what it was like prior to and after his detainment.
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Center for Constitutional Rights @ccrjustice.org · 17/08/2026
On August 4th, @npr.org’s Code Switch covered our lawsuit against senior Trump administration officials and three anti-Palestinian groups: the Heritage Foundation, Canary Mission, and Betar. www.npr.org/2026/08/04/n...
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An anti-KKK law is being used to sue the Trump admin. Will it work? : Code Switch
Mahmoud Khalil is suing the Trump administration, alleging a "public-private conspiracy" to punish him for pro-Palestinian speech. The law he's using dates back to 1871 — it's called the Ku Klux Klan ...
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American Friends Service Committee @afsc-org.bsky.social · 17/08/2026
Last week, @afsc-org.bsky.social, @ccrjustice.org, @hrw.org, & Open Society Institute filed a lawsuit against the Trump administration over their targeting of the ICC. Read more from @quaker.org.uk:
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US Quakers and others sue Trump administration over targeting ICC
AFSC argues the Trump administration is illegally sanctioning individuals and organisations working with the International Criminal Court.
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Center for Constitutional Rights @ccrjustice.org · 15/08/2026
Join us and the Highlander Center on Friday, August 21, at 7:00 p.m. ET for a screening at Hayti Heritage Center of the landmark 1972 film Sambizanga, followed by a group discussion moderated by cultural organizer Marcella Zigbuo Camara of Second Daughter Cinema.
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Center for Constitutional Rights @ccrjustice.org · 13/08/2026
Today we filed an appeal on behalf of Amanda Wallace, a Durham activist protesting family separation who was silenced with a no-contact order issued under the North Carolina Workplace Violence Prevention Act. This appeal was filed with the @movfamilypower.bsky.social and @aclunc.bsky.social.
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Center for Constitutional Rights @ccrjustice.org · 11/08/2026
NEW FILING: Today, four human rights groups filed a lawsuit in the Southern District of New York on August 11, 2026, alleging that the Trump administration is illegally sanctioning and criminalizing individuals and organizations affiliated with or assisting the work of the ICC.
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Center for Constitutional Rights @ccrjustice.org · 06/08/2026
In a victory for academic freedom, University of Minnesota reaches settlement with holocaust scholar Dr. Raz Segal whose job offer was pulled for penning a groundbreaking op-ed on Israel’s genocide of Palestinians in Gaza. More: ccrjustice.org/home/press-center
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Center for Constitutional Rights @ccrjustice.org · 04/08/2026
In recent months, federal agencies have deleted major criminal legal datasets: a database tracking police misconduct, data on gender identity in federal prisons, stats on racial disparities in the juvenile justice system.
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Center for Constitutional Rights @ccrjustice.org · 31/07/2026
New on the blog! "Trump is Turning 'Counterterrorism' into an International Campaign Against the Left" by Associate Director of Political Education and Research Samer Araabi.
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Center for Constitutional Rights @ccrjustice.org · 28/07/2026
Today, we joined the Abolitionist Law Center and a national coalition of other human rights organizations in submitting a petition to a United Nations Working Group on Arbitrary Detention seeking relief for Mumia Abu Jamal.
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Center for Constitutional Rights @ccrjustice.org · 24/07/2026
📣 We’re hiring! 📣 We’re currently hiring legal interns for the fall semester.
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“Legal Intern

Remote with possibility of in-person hybrid placement

The intern will spend 12-20 hours per week between September and December 2026 assisting attorneys on projects.
Responsibilities may include: assisting in legal research and writing; pertorming factual research; reviewing and indexing document productions; assisting in writing reports and engaging in advocacy; preparing correspondence with clients, community members, partners, and more; and assisting with hearing, trial, and discovery preparation.

Salary range of $2,200-$7,500”
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Center for Constitutional Rights @ccrjustice.org · 23/07/2026
VICTORY! The Fourth Circuit Court of Appeals today rejected the Trump administration’s attempt to re-detain Georgetown scholar Dr. Badar Khan Suri. He will stay out of detention as his case continues.
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In Big Win, Appeals Court Affirms Release of Georgetown Peace Scholar Detained by ICE for His Speech
The decision creates a circuit split on whether federal courts can review claims of unconstitutional immigration detentionJuly 23, 2026, Richmond, VA – The Fourth Circuit Court of Appeals today reject
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Center for Constitutional Rights @ccrjustice.org · 21/07/2026
NEW! Morgan Spector lends his voice in solidarity with Mahmoud Khalil and Palestinians as we bring landmark federal case against senior Trump officials, Heritage Foundation, Betar, and Canary Mission. youtu.be/ScnYPVX32KY
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Morgan Spector: “Advocating for Palestinian rights isn't an act of anything but humanity"
Last week we filed a landmark case under the Ku Klux Klan Act of 1871 on behalf of Mahmoud Khalil, who is suing the Trump administration officials and three anti-Palestinian private organizations for…
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Center for Constitutional Rights @ccrjustice.org · 20/07/2026
New video on our YouTube channel—artist and advocate Cynthia Nixon joined us in solidarity at our press conference in Foley Square following the filing of Palestinian advocate Mahmoud Khalil's landmark lawsuit against the Trump admin, Heritage Fondation, and others. youtu.be/TUt62DMY7QY
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Cynthia Nixon supports Mahmoud Khalil & his suit against Trump admin, Heritage Foundation
Last Tuesday we filed a landmark case under the Ku Klux Klan Act of 1871 on behalf of Mahmoud Khalil, who is suing the Trump administration officials and three anti-Palestinian private organizations…
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Center for Constitutional Rights @ccrjustice.org · 20/07/2026
JUST FILED: Mahmoud Khalil filed his second federal lawsuit in a week today. The latest case, against the Trump administration, seeks accountability for his wrongful arrest, wrongful detention, and other abuses.
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Center for Constitutional Rights @ccrjustice.org · 16/07/2026
Yesterday we filed a landmark case under the Ku Klux Klan Act of 1871 on behalf of Mahmoud Khalil, who is suing the Trump administration officials and three anti-Palestinian private organizations that conspired to deprive him of his constitutional rights. Artist and advocate Cynthia Nixon joined us.
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Center for Constitutional Rights @ccrjustice.org · 14/07/2026
Mahmoud Khalil is fighting back with a landmark lawsuit against the Trump officials and private anti-Palestinian groups. As he pursues this case to protect his fundamental rights, help us call on members of Congress to urge the Trump admin to stop his deportation. bit.ly/keep-mahmoud-home-action
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Support Mahmoud Khalil, terminate removal proceedings now!
As Mahmoud Khalil pursues a case to protect the fundamental rights to speech and protest, join us to demand that members of Congress call on the Trump administration to terminate all removal…
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Center for Constitutional Rights @ccrjustice.org · 14/07/2026
“Mahmoud Khalil filed a lawsuit on Tuesday accusing administration officials, pro-Israel groups and a conservative think tank of colluding to suppress his constitutional rights.” Read the full story below. www.nytimes.com/2026/07/14/n...
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Mahmoud Khalil Accuses Trump Officials of Conspiring Against Him (Gift Article)
Mr. Khalil will now have to convince a judge that the defendants coordinated to take action against him and other pro-Palestinian activists.
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Center for Constitutional Rights @ccrjustice.org · 14/07/2026
FILED! One year after his arrest, Mahmoud Khalil is responding with a landmark lawsuit against senior Trump administration officials and three anti-Palestinian groups: the Heritage Foundation, Canary Mission, and Betar. Learn more: bit.ly/mahmoud-v-heritage-filed
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Center for Constitutional Rights @ccrjustice.org · 09/07/2026
"As the Trump administration goes to lengths to conceal its crimes and corruption, there’s never been a more critical time for the politicians who still believe in the principle of FOIA to not only defend it, but expand it." — Ian Head, Open Records Project Manager
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Center for Constitutional Rights @ccrjustice.org · 07/07/2026
ICYMI: Last week, residents of Louisiana's River Parishes asked a federal court to block an expedited federal permit for a construction project that threatens the gravesites of their enslaved ancestors.
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Center for Constitutional Rights @ccrjustice.org · 02/07/2026
TODAY! We & @hindrajabfoundation.be sent a letter to NY Attorney General Letitia James calling for the immediate investigation into Israeli Minister of National Security Itamar Ben-Gvir and to meet with New York victims of his crimes ahead of his July 8 visit. More: ccrjustice.org/home/press-c...
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Groups Call on NY Attorney General to Investigate Israeli Minister of National Security Itamar Ben-Gvir in Advance of July 8 Visit
Letter Urges James to Meet With New York Victims July 2, 2026, New York – In light of consistent inaction from the U.S.
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Center for Constitutional Rights @ccrjustice.org · 01/07/2026
NEW ZINE: Everything Rots in the Empire is a small contribution to our movement archive: a counter-narrative piece that unsettles the myth-making of the United States as it marks 250 years this weekend. READ: ccrjustice.org/everything-rots-empire
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Center for Constitutional Rights @ccrjustice.org · 30/06/2026
Our response to the Supreme Court’s ruling allowing states to ban trans youth and some intersex youth from participating in school sports:
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Center for Constitutional Rights @ccrjustice.org · 26/06/2026
This week's SCOTUS decision gives the policy that turned away 1000s of people seeking asylum at the border, forcing them back into danger without the chance to seek the asylum process. Senior Staff Attorney Angelo Guisado reminds us that behind this SCOTUS decisions are real people.
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Center for Constitutional Rights @ccrjustice.org · 25/06/2026
In response to today’s Supreme Court ruling denying jurisdiction over certain claims challenging termination of Temporary Protected Status for Haiti and Syria, we released the following statement:
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Center for Constitutional Rights @ccrjustice.org · 25/06/2026
We're devastated but remain undeterred. Today's SCOTUS decision overturns immigration laws that, for 100+ years, have required gov't officials to inspect anyone presenting themselves at designated ports of entry. Asylum saves lives. We'll keep fighting to protect families seeking asylum.
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Center for Constitutional Rights @ccrjustice.org · 24/06/2026
In response to the recent sentencing of the Prairieland defendants, we released the following statement:
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Center for Constitutional Rights @ccrjustice.org · 17/06/2026
📣 We’re hiring! 📣 We’re currently hiring a staff attorney to work on our Southern based case work. Visit bit.ly/ccr-jobs for more info and to apply.
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Center for Constitutional Rights @ccrjustice.org · 01/06/2026
📣 We’re hiring! 📣 We’re currently hiring a Media Associate. The role is remote with occassional travel. The salary range for the position is $85,066 to $110,849, commensurate with experience.
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Center for Constitutional Rights @ccrjustice.org · 29/05/2026
📣 We’re hiring! 📣 We’re currently hiring an Associate Controller. The role is hybrid, based in NYC, 2-3 days onsite at the director's discretion. The salary range for the position is $130,242 to $156,026, commensurate with experience.
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Center for Constitutional Rights @ccrjustice.org · 28/05/2026
BREAKING: Parents and children in NYC File class action lawsuit challenging abusive, racially discriminatory emergency removal policy, which separates families and leaves lasting harm.
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Center for Constitutional Rights @ccrjustice.org · 15/05/2026
BREAKING: In light of new evidence of misconduct by the Trump Administration, Mahmoud Khalil’s legal team is asking the Board of Immigration Appeals (BIA) to re-open his immigration case and terminate proceedings.
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Center for Constitutional Rights @ccrjustice.org · 14/05/2026
Today, the family of Allan Feliz asked the New York State Supreme Court to order NYPD Commissioner Jessica Tisch to fire the police officer who killed him more than six years ago.
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The Intercept @theintercept.com · 13/05/2026
“Despite the FBI closing its investigation with no findings to support the accusation, the Trump administration continued to label Mr. Khalil a supporter of Hamas in public comments,” said @ccrjustice.org staff attorney Samah Sisay. interc.pt/4uIwgcF
A photo of Palestinian activist Mahmoud Khalil marching with supporters after he was released from ICE detention during a rally outside of the Cathedral of St. John the Divine in New York City on June 22, 2025, overlaid with the headline, "FBI Quietly Closed a Probe Into Mahmoud Khalil While He Was in ICE Detention."
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Center for Constitutional Rights @ccrjustice.org · 12/05/2026
"This document further supports our argument that the Trump administration had no legitimate reason to target Mr. Khalil besides his free speech in support of Palestine." — Samah Sisay, Staff Attorney theintercept.com/2026/05/12/m...
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FBI Quietly Closed a Probe Into Mahmoud Khalil While He Was in ICE Detention
The FBI found a previously unreported tip about Khalil did not "warrant further investigation." The Trump administration kept calling him a threat.
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