Center for Human Rights and Constitutional Law

🗣️ CASE UPDATE: Fanfan v. Noem ⚖️Federal court grants TRO motion in Fanfan v. Noem and orders Petitioners’ immediate release, finding re-detention likely violated Due Process.

Today, the Center alongside, @public_counsel , @larazacentrolegalsf & @chirla_org filed a lawsuit that challenges a dehumanizing, unjust, and illegal ICE policy issued in early 2025 that, for the first time in decades, enables the widespread jailing and deportation of immigrant survivors. This policy violates the very legal protections, crafted by Congress and passed with bipartisan support, that were designed to shield vulnerable adults and children from harm. It also challenges two unlawful and ongoing practices that the 2025 policy set in motion with devastating impact: *ICE routinely imprisons and deports immigrant survivors who have been formally granted the right to remain in the U.S. *ICE regularly deports survivors of trafficking and other serious crimes without carrying out the required legal review to determine if they are eligible for protections that Congress specifically created to keep survivors safe from deportation. Immigrant survivors deserve safety, dignity, and justice, but are now being arrested, jailed, and deported. This is not just a policy failure; it is a human rights and legal crisis. Several organizations that do the courageous work of counseling and representing survivors of domestic abuse, human trafficking, and crime have also stepped forward as plaintiffs to protect the communities they serve. These include the Immigration Center for Women and Children @icwclaw , California Collaborative for Immigrant Justice @ccijustice , the Coalition for Humane Immigrant Rights, and La Raza Centro Legal. Plaintiffs are represented in this lawsuit by the Center for Human Rights and Constitutional Law, Public Counsel, La Raza Centro Legal, and Coalition for Humane Immigrant Rights. We demand that the Trump administration follow the law and respect these rights. When federal agencies violate these laws, they not only break the law - they enable ongoing abuse. Immigrant survivors must not be punished for seeking protection, and the government must be held accountable to the law. We will not stop until survivors receive the justice, safety, and humanity they were promised. See the link in our bio for more information.

On Friday, in a major victory for the rights and dignity of immigrant children, a federal court struck down the government’s latest bid to terminate the Flores Settlement, ensuring the long-standing protections it provides will remain in force. Through our monitoring visits and court filings, in May, we found that CBP held 46 children over a week, including 6 children held for over 2 weeks and 4 children held 19 days, according to data revealed in a court filing. In March and April, CPB reported that it had 213 children in custody for more than 72 hours. That included 14 children, including toddlers, who were held for over 20 days in April. As long as children face the profound harms of immigration detention, the Center, along with co-counsel @childrensrights and @ncylnews , will remain steadfast in defending them. Judge Gee's ruling sends a clear message: immigrant children are not invisible. They will always deserve care, dignity, and full recognition of their human rights. For our full statement, visit (link in bio): bit.ly/FloresMTT

👉The Court has taken tomorrow's hearing in Fanfan v. Noem off calendar and will issue decisions on Plaintiffs’ motions for provisional class certification and stay of agency action based on the written arguments submitted by the parties. We remain hopeful that the court will issue positive decisions soon. 📌Stay tuned for updates!

🗣️CASE UPDATE: Fanfan v. Noem Check out this update from @ucla_cilp and @chrclla regarding this ongoing litigation impacting people re-detained during check-ins in the Southern District of California. To learn more, see the link in bio.

The Flores settlement defines the rights of immigrant children in government custody, limiting how long kids can be detained for and prioritizing family reunification where possible. But multiple administrations have violated the settlement, as the government is currently doing. In its second term, the Trump administration has detained over 6,200 children, often for much longer than the 20-day limit. Long stays in detention are devastating to children's mental and physical well-being. This comic was created by Project Lifeline, in partnership with cartoonist Tom Chalkley, @graphics.by.chalk

Today, our attorneys Sarah Kahn and Erika Cervantes were invited by the Federal Bar Association to speak on the Center’s work in the ICWC v. Noem case, which addresses the federal government’s broken promise to protect immigrant survivors.

The Trump administration’s threats of war crimes demand a clear response, and we will not remain silent. The Center for Human Rights and Constitutional Law stands with 200+ organizations to reject this dangerous rhetoric and to affirm a fundamental principle: violations of international law must be met with accountability.

When survivors seek protection, they shouldn’t face deportation. CHRCL’s Erika Cervantes and Sarah Kahn speak out on a system turning safeguards into traps. Read more by visiting our linktree in bio

Today, we commemorate Farmworkers Day, honoring the resilience, dignity, and essential contributions of the men and women who sustain our communities through their labor and advocacy. Their work has long been foundational yet too often overlooked. This day is a reminder to acknowledge their sacrifices, advocate for their rights—especially as immigrants—and ensure their voices are heard with the respect they deserve.

Another inspiring training session at the Art Theatre of Long Beach! Guests had a chance to watch the illuminating documentary Expanding Sanctuary, and engage in a panel discussion with the film’s creator, Kristal Sotomayor, its protagonist, Linda Hernandez, as well as critical discourse on the role of organizing from ORALE Organizing and Program Director Erik Garcia, and CHRCL Community Advocate Allison Vo!

Countless heartbreaking stories told by children and their families. ICE’s report does not reflect the truly traumatizing nature of being imprisoned at Dilley. Families described something else entirely: crushing prolonged detention, untreated illnesses, contaminated food, a suicide attempt by a 13-year-old. @ncylnews , @chrclla , and @childrensrights filed a response last week. The full brief and news coverage are linked in bio. #Flores #Dilley #ImmigrantJustice #ChildrensRights