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LDAD Files Amicus Brief Backing Unrestricted Congressional Access to ICE Detention Facilities
Lawyers Defending American Democracy (LDAD) has filed an amicus brief in support of Neguse v. Immigration & Customs Enforcement, arguing that ICE’s policy restricting unannounced visits by Members of Congress “directly violates federal law.” Twelve Members of Congress filed this lawsuit to challenge ICE’s new requirement that lawmakers provide seven days’ notice before visiting ICE detention facilities.
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Meeting the Moment Initiative
LDAD is launching “Meeting the Moment – A Call for Lawyers to Lead.” We want to galvanize lawyers across the country to engage with their communities about what is at stake and why it should matter to everyone. Meeting the Moment calls on all lawyers to use their skills and expertise to engage businesses, the media, nonprofit organizations, faith communities, civic and community groups, and others in the fight to preserve our democratic institutions.
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