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.

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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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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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.

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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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

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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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

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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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.

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.

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

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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“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...

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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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

"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

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.

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...

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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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

Our response to the Supreme Court’s ruling allowing states to ban trans youth and some intersex youth from participating in school sports:

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.

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:

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.

In response to the recent sentencing of the Prairieland defendants, we released the following statement:

📣 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.

📣 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.

📣 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.

BREAKING: Parents and children in NYC File class action lawsuit challenging abusive, racially discriminatory emergency removal policy, which separates families and leaves lasting harm.

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.

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.

“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

"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...

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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NYPDPC indefensibly refused to #FireJonathanRivera for killing #AllanFeliz – even after her own deputy commish found him GUILTY. Stand with Allan’s family in court as they sue to make sure repeat offender Rivera is finally FIRED! 📍71 Thomas ⏰May 14 @ 9:30 am bit.ly/rsvp-feliz