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Lawsuit Demands ICE Release Immigrants at Risk of Death from COVID-19
Mar 24, 2020
SAN FRANCISCO — Today, thirteen immigrants detained in two ICE detention centers in California filed a lawsuit in federal district court against U.S. Immigrations and Customs Enforcement calling for their immediate release.
Because of their advanced age and underlying medical conditions, the 13 plaintiffs are especially vulnerable to the potentially fatal COVID-19 infection while they are confi...
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Bahena v. ICE (Immigration Detention)
Mar 26, 2020
Thirteen detained immigrants at risk of a potentially fatal COVID-19 infection sue ICE, demanding their release
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Ninth Circuit Upholds Injunction Requiring Bond Hearings for Immigrants
Apr 07, 2020
SAN FRANCISCO – The Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals today upheld a preliminary injunction in a class action lawsuit against the federal government filed by two Bay Area fathers who were denied bond hearings and held in ICE detention at the Contra Costa West County Detention Facility in Richmond.
“We are gratified that the Ninth Circuit recognized that our clients cannot be held for lengthy peri...
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Federal Judge orders ICE to release four detained immigrants at risk of serious illness or death from COVID-19 infection
Apr 09, 2020
SAN FRANCISCO – A federal judge has ordered the release of four immigrants detained in two ICE detention centers in California on the grounds that their age and medical conditions make them especially vulnerable to the potentially fatal COVID-19 infection.
“None of these [individuals] is in a position to meaningfully limit his exposure to COVID-19 while at Yuba or Mesa Verde,” Judge Chesney aff...
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COVID-19 Letter to Governor Newsom - Equity Data Collection
Apr 09, 2020
California must release detailed racial and demographic data on COVID-19 infections, deaths, and access to testing. The longer the state waits, the more lives will be put at risk.
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Federal Judge orders ICE to release two more detained immigrants at risk of serious illness or death from COVID-19 infection
Apr 15, 2020
SAN FRANCISCO – A federal judge has ordered the release of two more detained immigrants in ICE detention centers in California on the grounds that their age and medical conditions make them especially vulnerable to a potentially fatal COVID-19 infection. As of today, eight of twelve plaintiffs who sued for their release have been or are scheduled to be freed.
The decision by U.S. District Judge M...
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Let’s Stop the Scapegoating During a Global Pandemic
Apr 16, 2020
Just like tens of millions of people sheltering in place in the U.S., I’m adjusting to the new realities and worries of day-to-day life during the COVID-19 pandemic. But on top of worrying about my elderly family members, U.S. hospitals’ shortage of basic medical equipment, or where I can find toilet paper and eggs, I have another fear. Like other Americans of East Asian descent (including citizen...
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If COVID-19 Doesn’t Discriminate, Then Why Are Black People Dying at Higher Rates?
Apr 20, 2020
To provide meaningful protection and support for all members of the community, a COVID-19 response must address the pervasive racial injustices at the federal, state, and local level.
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