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Apr 13, 2022 • 12 tweets • 4 min read
As part of @GeorgetownICAP's mission to protect democracy and the legitimacy of government institutions, we continue to litigate civil cases against unauthorized private militias. Here's a 🧵on a new development in one of these cases. abqjournal.com/2488239/nm-civ…
Today's "militias" are unlawful private paramilitary groups. They cloak themselves in the appearance of authority and purport to defend the Constitution and the rule of law.
Feb 5, 2022 • 4 tweets • 2 min read
Another big ICAP win!! After over two years, we finally defeated Trump's exclusionary Passport Rule for the diversity visa program, which placed unnecessary burdens on immigrants and resulted in drastic drops in diversity visa participation. 🧵ecf.dcd.uscourts.gov/cgi-bin/show_p…
This will reignite the dream of immigration to the U.S. for those who struggle with poverty or live in places where passports are difficult or expensive to obtain, and allow folks in the U.S. from those communities to experience growth and the joy of reunification with loved ones
Sep 14, 2021 • 7 tweets • 2 min read
NEW: @GeorgetownICAP receives favorable ruling in case seeking to stop self-styled private militia group from operating in New Mexico. [law.georgetown.edu/icap/wp-conten…] /1
ICAP partnered with @BernCoDa DA Raul Torrez and his team to enforce New Mexico's anti-paramilitary laws against the New Mexico Civil Guard, an unlawful private militia in violation of New Mexico's Constitution and statutes. /2
Aug 30, 2021 • 5 tweets • 2 min read
BREAKING: Today we filed suit on behalf of @oknaacp challenging Oklahoma's new anti-protest law, HB 1674, under the 1st and 14th amendments. This law's vague and overbroad terms discourage peaceful protests and threaten organizations like NAACP with draconian fines.
The NAACP does not engage in or condone violence, yet the law’s vague new provisions potentially subject the organization to devastating penalties if it is found to be a “conspirator” with anyone who happens to commit certain crimes related to unlawful assembly.
Oct 27, 2020 • 6 tweets • 3 min read
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We've published new guidance that outlines steps that local election officials can take to address and prevent voter intimidation, including by armed individuals or groups: law.georgetown.edu/icap/wp-conten… /1
This comes on the heels of guidance we've previously made available highlighting steps that law enforcement can take to address and prevent voter intimidation, law.georgetown.edu/icap/wp-conten…, as well as /2
Mar 12, 2020 • 8 tweets • 9 min read
The 2020 Census begins in earnest today!
It's the day when the Census Bureau begins mailing notices to households nationwide.
So, let's look back at the census work @GeorgetownICAP has done so far. /1 apnews.com/3fc59096ab138f…
In January 2018, @GeorgetownICAP sent a letter to the Commerce Secretary raising legal concerns about Census Bureau leadership.
2019 has been quite a year for @GeorgetownICAP & our work to defend the Constitution!
As the year draws to a close, here's a look back at some highlights. /1
In February, @GeorgetownICAP's fight against President Trump's border wall on behalf of a historic Texas chapel yielded a big win, as the chapel was written into federal law as a site where no wall construction could occur. /2 washingtonpost.com/graphics/2019/…
