The Children's Safe Welcome Act has been reintroduced in Congress today! The bill creates an approach to immigration centered on children's best interests. Read more: youthlaw.org/press/2026/0...

In-depth reporting from the Texas Tribune outlines the ways in which this administration has been meticulously chipping away at the laws of this country to strip unaccompanied children of their rights to have a meaningful and fair process. 🔗 https://bit.ly/4wnKH6P

Trump still hasn’t paid nonprofit attorneys over $65 million for their work to represent immigrant kids this year. Meanwhile his administration spent $50 million on the UFC fight, and $102 million on DC beautification efforts like the botched reflecting pool. (1/2)

Tens of thousands of children — some too young to speak — will be forced to navigate a complex immigration system alone, because the Trump administration refuses to pay for legal support Congress has already approved. (1/2) #UnaccompaniedChildren #ProtectKids

CHRCL is proud to welcome Reza Ali, who will be joining our team as a 2026 Summer Intern to advance and defend the rights of immigrants across the country! Read more about his background, and stay tuned for exciting updates about his work!

We are proud to introduce Isabella Bowers, who will be joining us as a Summer 2026 intern to advance and defend the rights of immigrants across the country! Read more about her background, and stay tuned for exciting updates about her work!

Congress is voting to give ICE $38 billion to expand a detention system already failing children and families. Tell Congress to vote NO on this bill. Sign our letter and contact your representatives today: tinyurl.com/no2budget @youthlaw.bsky.social @childrens-rights.bsky.social

The CA Assembly just PASSED AB 1537, The No Side Jobs for ICE Act, by Asm. Bryan @ib2real.bsky.social! This bill will ensure local police and sheriffs can’t “moonlight” as deportation agents. THANK YOU to Asm. Bryan, coauthors, all members who voted yes, and supporters. Now, on to the Senate!

That was fast! AB 1537 has ALREADY passed the Assembly and now is heading on the Senate!

ICE Out of CA coalition@iceoutofca.bsky.social · 2mo ago

NOW: AB 1537 by Asm. @ib2real.bsky.social, the No Side Jobs for ICE Act, is being heard on the Assembly Floor right now! This bill will ensure local police and sheriffs can’t “moonlight” as deportation agents, closing a loophole in state law. Stay tuned!

NOW: AB 1537 by Asm. @ib2real.bsky.social, the No Side Jobs for ICE Act, is being heard on the Assembly Floor right now! This bill will ensure local police and sheriffs can’t “moonlight” as deportation agents, closing a loophole in state law. Stay tuned!

Immigrant survivors of domestic violence, sexual assault, and human trafficking WIN BIG in ICWC v. Mullin! A federal court restored protections in a nationwide victory that affirms their rights & requires that Trump respect the law. Press release & more about the case in our Linktree / bio!

NEW: We're very disappointed that SB 1095 was held today. It was the first ever-legislation in our state to protect Californians from Fusion Centers' spying and racial profiling. We're grateful to Sen @senatorsrp.bsky.social for authoring this bill and we'll continue the fight. Our full statement ⬇️

🗣️CASE UPDATE: Fanfan v. Noem Check out this update from CILP and @chrclla.bsky.social regarding this ongoing litigation impacting people re-detained during check-ins in the Southern District of California. To learn more, visit: www.centerforhumanrights.org/fanfan-v-noem

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.

We're excited to share that SB 1095 passed its second policy committee yesterday! We're so glad this critical bill is moving forward. Updated language will be in print soon. Thank you @senatorsrp.bsky.social; lead witness Saira Hussain, Senior Staff Atty at @eff.org; and all who supported!

ICE Out of CA coalition@iceoutofca.bsky.social · 4mo ago

BREAKING: SB 1095, "Expose Data Deportation Centers," by @senatorsrp.bsky.social just PASSED out of the CA Senate's Privacy Committee! We're proud to co-sponsor this bill, the first-EVER in CA to seek transparency and accountability from secretive, shadowy entities known as “Fusion Centers.” 1/

The Trump administration’s threats of war crimes demand a clear response, and we will not remain silent. CHRCL 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 come forward with promises of protection, they shouldn’t face deportation. CHRCL’s Erika Cervantes and Sarah Kahn speak out on a system that turns safeguards into traps. Read more: bit.ly/MotherJones-CHRCL

Trump's EO to end birthright citizenship isn't just another nativist stunt- it's an anchor in his mass delegalization campaign. And yet it exposes the contradiction and hypocrisy of nativist logic: they claim to honor the Constitution while simultaneously dismantling the 14th Amendment.

I was born in Los Angeles, but my parents were undocumented at the time. They were teenagers working in valley sweatshops, & didn't go to school past the 3rd grade. Through a lot of random luck, I graduated from Yale Law & now lead an immigrant rights org. That's what they're trying to destroy.

Sergio Perez@sergioperez.bsky.social · 4mo ago

Great account that highlights the longstanding cruelty of our immigration system, the difference between legally belonging + acceptance, & the stakes at the Supreme Court today. Eliminating birthright citizenship will entrench a caste system of haves & have nots that will destroy upward mobility.

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.

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, its protagonist, and critical discourse on the role of organizing from ORALE, and CHRCL staff!

ICE doesn’t belong anywhere, including our airports. CHRCL Community Advocate Edward Barsoumian sounds the alarm in an interview with ABC 7 reporter Bianca Buono about the Trump admin’s militarization of airports–a move clearly designed to threaten immigrants travelling throughout the United States.

We're officially 1 day away! RSVP for free tickets to our film screening of "Expanding Sanctuary" at the Art Theatre Long Beach. RSVP: bit.ly/centerfilm0327 Time: 2:00-4:00pm Arrive by: 1:30pm to secure parking and meet w/the filmmaker Kristal Sotomayor!

We're 4 days away! RSVP for free tickets to our film screening of "Expanding Sanctuary" at the Art Theatre Long Beach. RSVP: bit.ly/centerfilm0327 Time: 2:00-4:00pm Arrive by: 1:30pm to secure parking and meet w/the filmmaker Kristal Sotomayor!

We just received a kind note and generous donation from a supporter, and followed up with them to express our gratitude. At the Center, everyone is welcome in our fight for justice. If you'd like to support our work, visit our donations page at www.centerforhumanrights.org/donate

We will be joined by Erik Garcia of ÒRALE in Long Beach, for a panel discussion following our film screening of "Expanding Sanctuary" next week in Long Beach, CA. - RSVP for free tix at bit.ly/centerfilm0327 - Fri 3/27 @ 2pm - Art Theatre Long Beach The event is approved for 2 CA MCLE credits.

We will be joined by Kristal Sotomayor for a panel discussion following our film screening of "Expanding Sanctuary" next week in Long Beach, CA. - RSVP for free tix at bit.ly/centerfilm0327 - Fri 3/27 @ 2pm - Art Theatre Long Beach The event is approved for 2 CA MCLE credits.

Cleared for release, then imprisoned again. Across the country, immigrants are being re-arrested at routine ICE check-ins without warning or review. Learn how advocates can fight back from Monika Langarica, CHRCL Deputy Legal Director and lead counsel of Fanfan v. Noem. Register: bit.ly/CHRCL-MAR25

8,250+ Californians deported in the first 9 months of 2025. Most had no attorney. This is not what due process looks like. AB 2600, introduced by @asmmiabonta.bsky.social, would change that; our state can help right now!

The Center for Human Rights and Constitutional Law is proud to announce the latest addition to our team! Meet Monika Langarica, joining as Deputy Legal Director. She will be working to improve the lives of refugees + immigrants throughout the country. Visit us to learn more & collaborate with her!