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SCOTUS Update: Defeating Remain in Mexico
CGRS Legal Director Blaine Bookey breaks down the Supreme Court decision in Biden v. Texas, ruling that the administration has the legal authority to end the Remain in Mexico policy. Bookey explains what the Court's ruling means for asylum seekers at the border and discusses what comes next.
Litigation Update: Title 42 Litigation Reaches Turning Point
CGRS Managing Attorney Neela Chakravartula summarizes two major federal court rulings on the legality of Title 42, explains what these rulings mean for people seeking asylum, and describes what comes next.
Winning Back Asylum for Survivors
This video details CGRS's litigation and advocacy efforts, in coordination with movement partners, which led to a major victory for refugee women and families: Attorney General Garland's reversal of the restrictive Trump-era ruling in Matter of A-B-.
Quick Take: Biden’s First Week and Asylum
CGRS Legal Director Blaine Bookey provides a breakdown of President Biden's first round of actions on immigration, their impact on people seeking asylum, and what the new administration should do next.
Looking to 2021: Policy Priorities for the Next Administration
CGRS Legal Director Blaine Bookey and Director of Policy and Advocacy Kate Jastram outline CGRS's policy priorities for the Biden-Harris administration.