Defending equality, liberty, and justice

This ruling affirms the inherent dignity of our clients, acknowledging the negative impact that the administration's passport policy would have on their ability to travel for work, school, and family.

With this ruling, a federal court has rightfully reaffirmed that Rümeysa Öztürk’s case belongs in Vermont — significantly closer to her friends, community, and counsel.

An immigration court denied bond to Rümeysa Öztürk, who the Trump administration targeted for arrest, detention, and deportation in retaliation for an op-ed she co-authored in her student newspaper.