Lee Gelernt

Lee Gelernt

lawyer United States

Lee Gelernt is a prominent attorney and deputy director of the ACLU's Immigrants' Rights Project, known for his advocacy in immigration law and civil liberties. He has been involved in significant legal battles surrounding the rights of immigrants and detainees in the United States. Gelernt's recent work includes leading a lawsuit filed by the ACLU seeking access for detained migrants at Guantanamo Bay, emphasizing the importance of legal representation and communication for individuals held in incommunicado conditions.

Global Media Ratings
Dominance
0.01%
Persistence
1 wks
Reach
224,270
Power
14,229$
Sentiment
7.50
Countries Mentioned
Country Mentions Sentiment Dominance + Persistence x Population = Reach x GDP (millions) = Power
United States 2 7.50 0.06% +10% 331,002,651 224,270 $21,000,000 14,229$
Totals 2 331,002,651 224,270 $21,000,000 14,229$
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Recent Mentions

United States United States: ACLU attorney Lee Gelernt criticized the Trump administration's actions regarding the treatment of migrants. 7

CNN: Migrants flown to El Salvador under Alien Enemies Act must be allowed to challenge their removal, federal judge rules

United States United States: Lee Gelernt is an attorney with the American Civil Liberties Union who helped bring the legal challenge against Trump's use of the Alien Enemies Act. 8

CNN: Trump-appointed judge says president’s use of Alien Enemies Act is unlawful in first-of-its-kind ruling

Canada Canada: Lee Gelernt is the ACLU lawyer who argued the case against the Trump administration's use of the Alien Enemies Act. 8

The Globe and Mail: Donald Trump can’t use the Alien Enemies Act to deport Venezuelans, U.S. judge rules

United States United States: ACLU attorney Lee Gelernt, lead counsel in the case, told Fox News Digital that the government cannot plausibly claim that 12 hours is sufficient notice. 7

Fox News: What does due process look like for migrants facing deportation?