September 2025

Federal Courts Rein In Deportations: Interior Expedited Removal Blocked, Minors’ Flights Halted, ICE Heads to Chicago

Civil Justice & Rights, Deportation/ Removal, ICE Detention

A federal court restored judicial oversight to deportation policy by halting the expansion of expedited removals to individuals residing in the United States. Simultaneously, a judge blocked the deportation of unaccompanied Guatemalan minors, reinforcing procedural and humanitarian safeguards. Key Developments September 1, 2025 – Judge Jia M. Cobb halts expanded interior expedited removalsIn Washington, D.C., U.S. District Judge […]

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Rwanda’s Human‑Rights Record & U.S. Legal Obligations When Sending CAT‑Protected Aliens to Third Countries

Civil Justice & Rights, Deportation/ Removal, ICE Detention, Institutions & Accountability, International, Legal & Justice, Legal Advocacy, Legal Analysis, Political & Current Events, Politics

Prepared for senior U.S. Department of Justice and Department of State officials Date: September 1, 2025 I. Executive Summary Rwanda’s systemic pattern of torture, arbitrary detention, and denial of fundamental freedoms, as documented by the U.S. State Department, Amnesty International, HRW, and EU/UK agencies, demonstrates a substantial risk of torture for any individual sent there, especially Iranian political

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