Lee Gelernt

Rule Changes

Lead counsel in nationwide bond hearing class action

Eight federal appeals courts have rejected the Trump administration's policy of holding immigrants without bond hearings. The Supreme Court agreed on October 1 to hear the administration's appeal, with arguments in the term that begins October 5.

Updated 4 days ago

Rule Changes

Lead litigator for the plaintiffs

For 45 years, the Refugee Act of 1980 has guaranteed that anyone reaching US soil—however they got there—can ask for asylum. On the first day of his second term, President Trump signed a proclamation declaring an 'invasion' at the southern border and suspending that right. A federal appeals court just ruled he cannot.

Updated May 31