Litigation

Defending asylum seekers in court is at the heart of what we do. The Center for Gender & Refugee Studies is committed to protecting as many refugees as possible under existing law even as we work for a more just legal system. We litigate in two key areas: advancing substantive asylum law to keep legal avenues open for refugees and protecting the asylum system itself to make sure that people have access to a fair legal process. This litigation docket provides an update on some of the major cases that CGRS is fighting in court.

Featured Cases

  • RAICES v. Mullin

    CGRS and our partners are challenging Trump's illegal Proclamation shutting down access to asylum at the southern border.

    SCOTUS
    212(f) Shutdown
    Asylum at the Border
  • Credit: Brooke Anderson
    The Door v. Edlow

    This case challenges the Trump administration’s attempts to fast-track the deportation of unaccompanied children seeking asylum and prevent their attorneys from providing effective representation.

    Asylum Procedures
    Children and Families

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  • Credit: Jessica Dimmock/WRC
    Title 42 Challenges

    CGRS brought multiple court challenges to the illegal Title 42 policy, which allowed the government to expel people seeking safety to danger.

    Asylum at the Border
    Title 42