As an organizational plaintiff in this case, we joined @raicestexas.bsky.social, @lasamericasiac.bsky.social, and 13 individual plaintiffs to challenge the admin’s claim that it could bypass every asylum protection Congress has ever enacted and simply shut down all asylum processing at the border.

This is cruelty by design. By further blocking people seeking asylum from working legally, the Trump administration is now intentionally forcing families into poverty, instability, and fear as a political strategy. www.cbsnews.com/news/asylum-...

Trump administration unveils plans to dramatically restrict work permits for asylum-seekers

The Trump administration on Friday formally proposed a regulation that would dramatically restrict work permits for asylum-seekers.

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In an increasingly desensitized world, stories like this about the very real, personal consequences of Trump's mass deportation program have never been more important to tell 👇🏽 www.nytimes.com/2026/02/05/u...

Trump’s Migrant Detention Pipeline Extends From Minnesota to El Paso

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From Minnesota to El Paso, immigrant communities are under attack. Our direct work with people detained at Fort Bliss makes this undeniable: Camp East Montana is not “detention.” It is systemic suffering. Read the investigation via @nytimes.com www.nytimes.com/2026/02/05/u...

Trump’s Migrant Detention Pipeline Extends From Minnesota to El Paso

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We're in New Orleans today, where the Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals will hear arguments on Texas Senate Bill 4—an unconstitutional law that would allow state and local law enforcement to arrest and remove people based solely on suspicion of being undocumented. www.texastribune.org/2026/01/22/t...

Appeals court to reconsider 2023 Texas immigration law, SB 4

Senate Bill 4 returns to the 5th Circuit with border crossings at record lows, a sharp reversal from the influx that inspired Texas’ law authorizing state police to arrest undocumented immigrants.

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A man is dead in ICE custody, and a medical examiner believes it was a homicide. This is what government violence looks like. Camp East Montana at Fort Bliss is operating as a black site. It's time to shut it down. Our executive director's @mlimongarza.bsky.social full statement ⬇️

We cannot ignore what will come next: what happens in Venezuela will shape migration across the region. It’s long overdue for the U.S. to reckon with its role in creating displacement and choose a different path.

For decades, Venezuelans have endured deep harm under the Maduro government, including repression, economic collapse, and violence. Acknowledging that suffering is essential. But let’s be clear: U.S. intervention has never centered the safety or dignity of Venezuelan people.

🧵2025 was a busy and difficult year for our community. Across the borderlands, families faced detention, deportation, and growing enforcement. Las Americas showed up every day for those most impacted.

“We’ve already seen in our detention centers people with protected status be detained and attempted to be deported,” shared @mlimongarza.bsky.social via @truthout.org. Learn more ⬇️. truthout.org/articles/us-...

US Is Legally Obligated to Provide Asylum. SCOTUS May Help Trump End It Anyway.

The federal government is appealing a case from Trump’s first term to reinstate an asylum ban at the southern border.

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Thanks to our mighty team at @aclu.org @aclutx.bsky.social @aclunm.bsky.social @hrw.org @txcivilrights.bsky.social @lasamericasiac.bsky.social, Estrella del Paso, @nmilc.bsky.social

We joined @aclu.org @aclutx.bsky.social @aclunm.bsky.social @txcivilrights.bsky.social @humanrightswatch.bsky.social in urging ICE to end immigration detention at Camp East Montana, a massive tent camp at the Ft Bliss military base in El Paso. Read the full letter ⬇️ www.aclu.org/documents/ic...

“These are families who finally found safety here, who have already survived one of the most rigorous vetting systems in the world… to now reopen their cases and stall their path to stability is cruel,” @mlimongarza.bsky.social shares ⬇️. www.nbcnews.com/news/us-news...

Trump administration to review status of all refugees admitted under Biden

The decision would potentially affect more than 200,000 refugees, including those who are green-card holders.

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Our executive director @mlimongarza.bsky.social joined community leaders, advocates, and students in support of Commissioner Stout’s resolution that reaffirms El Paso County’s values on immigration and condemns the impending visit by Tom Homan. Watch her testimony ⬇️ m.youtube.com/watch?v=zv9w...

November 24, 2025 El Paso County Commissioners Court Meeitng

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“According to @mlimongarza.bsky.social, the prospect of long-time residents being removed from the country is particularly galling to border residents, many of whom have family on both sides of the border,” via @bbcnewsnight.bsky.social ⬇️. www.bbc.com/news/article...

‘Chaos has gone’ - quiet streets on Texas border after Trump crackdown

Parts of El Paso that were once teeming with migrants now lay largely silent as border crossings hit a 50-year low.

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“Generally, folks that are undergoing removal proceedings in immigration court are already quite anxious, trying to make sure that they fulfill all requirements their immigration judge has asked for, said Gabriela Lopez,with the El Paso-based @lasamericasiac.bsky.social.

"I'm overwhelmed with joy and relief," said Alejandra, Gamez Lira's wife. "Paulo belongs […] we never lost hope that justice would prevail. My deepest gratitude to Crystal and @lasamericasiac.bsky.social, and @aclunm.bsky.social.”

Federal Court Orders Release of DACA Recipient Unlawfully Detained by ICE

A federal judge today ordered the immediate release of Paulo Cesar Gamez Lira, a 27-year-old DACA recipient and father of four U.S. citizen children who was unlawfully detained by Immigration and

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Juan Escalante@juanescalante.com · last yr.

BREAKING via @aclunm.bsky.social — ALBUQUERQUE, NM – A federal judge today ordered the immediate release of Paulo Cesar Gamez Lira, a 27-year-old DACA recipient and father of four U.S. citizen children who was unlawfully detained by Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) for 42 days.

Proud of the incredible teams at @lasamericasiac.bsky.social and the @aclunm.bsky.social for their dogged advocacy on behalf of Paulo and his family. His wrongful detainment as a law-abiding DACA recipient must end. Free Paulo now. #DACA #Detention #ICE

2 El Paso County DACA recipients challenge ICE detention as families plead for justice

Catalina “Xochitl” Santiago and Paulo Cesar Gamez Lira, both DACA recipients, are fighting for their release from ICE custody as lawmakers challenge the Trump administration’s interpretation of the policy.

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⚖️Victory! Today a federal court struck down key parts of a Biden admin rule severely restricting asylum. We're proud to represent @lasamericasiac.bsky.social @raicestexas.bsky.social w/co-counsel @aclu.org @immigrantjustice.bsky.social @txcivilrights.bsky.social. cgrs.uclawsf.edu/news/distric...

“Venezuelan men are being painted as TdA members, as dangerous gang members, at like the highest levels, by President Trump himself,” said our Zoe Bowman, via @theguardian. “And so they’re (Trump admin) trying to show people that to them, it doesn’t matter.” www.theguardian.com/us-news/2025...

Venezuelans with legal status are being illegally detained in the US, lawyers say

Temporary protected status lets people stay when it’s not safe for them to go home, but Ice is arresting them anyway

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Congratulations to Marisa Limón Garza on this hard earned achievement! As the executive director of @lasamericasiac.bsky.social she has served and fought for the rights of thousands of humans in need. Today and everyday, we applaud your courage and resilience! www.statesman.com/story/news/s...

El Paso native has helped over 3,000 migrants in Texas amid surge, aims to help more

Marisa Limón Garza is the executive director of an El Paso immigration legal aid nonprofit and a 2025 USA TODAY’s Women of the Year honoree.

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Our @mlimongarza.bsky.social is the Texas @usatoday.com Woman of the Year! For years, Las Americas has upheld the dignity of people seeking safety, & collaborated to create welcoming communities across the borderland. We are so proud to have Marisa leading our team. Learn more 👇🏽 bit.ly/4h5Droe

El Paso native has helped over 3,000 migrants in Texas amid surge, aims to help more

Marisa Limón Garza is the executive director of an El Paso immigration legal aid nonprofit and a 2025 USA TODAY’s Women of the Year honoree.

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Marisa was my first mentor at HOPE when I started as an intern. I could not emphasize enough how much she empowered and taught me. I'm so happy that she's been named one of @usatoday.com's women of the year for her leadership at @lasamericasiac.bsky.social! eu.statesman.com/story/news/s...

El Paso native has helped over 3,000 migrants in Texas amid surge, aims to help more

Marisa Limón Garza is the executive director of an El Paso immigration legal aid nonprofit and a 2025 USA TODAY’s Women of the Year honoree.

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Thankful for all our legal service providers. With little money, they continue to support thousands of people and litigating some of the most cruel policies, such as “Remain in Mexico” or sending people to Guantanamo. Support them: @immdef.bsky.social @lasamericasiac.bsky.social (more below)

"Plaintiff Eucaris Carolina Gomez Lugo was shocked to see a photograph of her brother being held there, according to the lawsuit. She is gravely concerned about his safety & wants to make sure he can communicate with legal counsel regarding his detention at Guantánamo." www.aclu.org/documents/gi...

Las Americas IAC@lasamericasiac.bsky.social · 2y ago

BREAKING: We sued the Trump administration to have access to immigrants transferred from detention centers in the U.S. to Guantánamo Bay. @aclu.org @irap.bsky.social Center for Constitutional Rights and ACLU of the District of Columbia is representing us and the family members of those detained.

BREAKING: We sued the Trump administration to have access to immigrants transferred from detention centers in the U.S. to Guantánamo Bay. @aclu.org @irap.bsky.social Center for Constitutional Rights and ACLU of the District of Columbia is representing us and the family members of those detained.

ICYMI: A federal court granted a request of three men in immigration detention for a temporary restraining order (TRO) to prevent the Trump administration from sending them to Guantánamo. The Trump admin has been transporting migrants from El Paso to Guantánamo. bit.ly/4jTIIl9

Court Blocks U.S. From Sending Venezuelan Migrants to Guantánamo (Gift Article)

The men, who are detained in New Mexico, say they “fit the profile” of the type of migrants the Trump administration has started sending to the Navy base in Cuba.

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We're grateful to our partners @lasamericasiac.bsky.social and the Center for Constitutional Rights for their tireless work in this collaborative effort to keep our clients safe. While this is a significant first step in protecting detainees' rights, the fight is not over yet.

Proud to partner with @aclu.org @immigrantjustice.bsky.social @lasamericasiac.bsky.social @florenceproject.bsky.social @txcivilrights.bsky.social @raicestexas.bsky.social! 🦋

ACLU@aclu.org · 2y ago

BREAKING: We're suing President Trump over his attempt to shut down asylum. No president has the authority to override the protections Congress has granted to people seeking safety at the border.

NEW: The @aclu.org, and a group of immigrant rights groups including @raicestexas.bsky.social, @lasamericasiac.bsky.social & @florenceproject.bsky.social have sued the Trump administration over it's executive action suspending asylum at the U.S. southern border. Lawsuit: www.aclu.org/cases/refuge...

Refugee and Immigrant Center for Education and Legal Services v. Kristi Noem | American Civil Liberties Union

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