Kwame Raoul

Rule Changes

Co-lead plaintiff in the coalition lawsuit

Two federal courts struck down Trump administration rules on September 21 that tied social services to immigration status checks under a 1996 welfare law. A Rhode Island judge vacated notices from five agencies that would have forced Head Start, family planning clinics, and shelters to verify clients' immigration status.

Updated Sep 23

Rule Changes

Among the five state AGs who sued and won

The Department of Health and Human Services ended its six-month freeze on $10 billion in child care and family-aid money for five states on July 14. The funds, meant for low-income families in California, Colorado, Illinois, Minnesota, and New York, are flowing again.

Updated Jul 15

Force in Play

Lead plaintiff in Illinois lawsuit against DHS

U.S. District Judge Katherine Menendez denied Minnesota's request for a temporary restraining order against Operation Metro Surge on February 2, 2026. She cited insufficient proof of constitutional violations, though she acknowledged evidence of racial profiling and excessive force.

Updated May 20