Press Releases
about Free Speech
Jun 16, 2025
Mahmoud Khalil Renews Request for Immediate Release from Illegitimate ICE Detention
The new filing in federal court comes after ICE said they would keep Mr. Khalil detained based on false allegations following a court ruling that detention on the Secretary of State’s say-so is unconstitutional
Issue Areas:
Free Speech
Immigrants' Rights
Court case: Khalil v. Trump
Jun 14, 2025
³Ô¹ÏÖ±²¥ Statement: 2,100 Protests Take Place Nationwide
More than five million people across the country rallied to condemn the Trump Administration’s escalating abuses of power
Jun 13, 2025
Ahead of Father’s Day, Celebrity Dads Share Mahmoud Khalil’s Letter to His Newborn Son
Mo Amer, Mark Ruffalo, Mahershala Ali, Tom Morello, W. Kamau Bell, Arian Moayed, Dallas Goldtooth and Alex Winter came together on behalf of Mahmoud Khalil and his family to call for his freedom
Issue Areas:
Free Speech
Immigrants' Rights
Court case: Khalil v. Trump
Jun 09, 2025
³Ô¹ÏÖ±²¥ Slams Trump Administration Deployment of Active Duty Troops to Los Angeles
WASHINGTON — Today, President Trump ordered hundreds of active-duty marines to support the administration’s crack down on immigrants’ rights protestors in Los Angeles, who to...
Jun 09, 2025
Legal Organizations Across Ideologies Urge Court to Block President Trump’s Unconstitutional Attacks on Harvard
The amicus brief argues that the administration violated Harvard’s rights to free speech and academic freedom by unlawfully revoking federal funding.
Issue Areas:
Free Speech
Jun 05, 2025
Mahmoud Khalil Submits Extensive New Evidence Detailing Widespread Irreparable Harm from Rubio Determination and Continued Louisiana Detention
In new filings, Mr. Khalil further disproves government claims, underscores that DHS abandoned so-called "misrepresentation" allegations in closing arguments in immigration court this week
Issue Areas:
Free Speech
Immigrants' Rights
Court case: Khalil v. Trump

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