Lawyers and Big Law "face an existential crisis" with the Trump admin intent on waging a war on basic constitutional principles, writes Legal Director Baher Azmy in the Boston Review. "The threat now is far more sinister, coordinated, and resourced." (fb)

“NY must pass Dignity Not Detention” We were in Albany with the Dignity Not Detention Coalition this week to urge legislators to pass the New York Dignity Not Detention Act (S316/A4181) and end detention contracts between New York State and ICE! New York State currently allows ICE to use county jails to detain immigrant New Yorkers. By drastically reducing the number of detention facilities in the state, the Dignity Not Detention Act seeks to eliminate the practice of profiting from inhumane detention in New York and help protect immigrants from being separated from their families and communities. (fb)