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, most recently the Third Circuit on August 28. The Justice Department asked the Supreme Court in June to resolve the split; only the 8th Circuit now sides with the government.

Updated Aug 29

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