Lee Gelernt
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.
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Lee Gelernt is the lead ACLU attorney in the case concerning the deportees.
Venezuelan deportee can return to US but fears repeat of ordeal: ‘I’m not over that nightmare yet’ | US immigration
United Kingdom· 2026-02-14
ACLU lawyer Lee Gelernt argued that the Alien Enemies Act does not give the administration a blank check for presidential powers.
DOJ tells Boasberg it can't return hundreds of CECOT migrants in court clash
United States· 2026-02-06
Lee Gelernt of the American Civil Liberties Union said in a statement: 'We are obviously disappointed by the ruling.'
US judge won't intervene in Trump administration's deportations of West Africans to Ghana
Ghana· 2025-09-17
Lee Gelernt, an ACLU lawyer, expressed disappointment with the ruling regarding the deportation of West Africans.
US judge says her ‘hands are tied’ as Trump-era deportations of West Africans continue via GhanaGhana· 2025-09-16Lee Gelernt of the American Civil Liberties Union told Chutkan that one of the plaintiffs has already been shipped from Ghana to his native Gambia.
Judge says Trump administration is making ‘an end run around’ federal court orders in deportation caseUnited States· 2025-09-14
Lee Gelernt, who defended the case on behalf of the American Civil Liberties Union, said that the ruling halted the government's opinion that it can simply declare a state of emergency without any court oversight.
Varias políticas de Trump han enfrentado demandas y fallos judiciales
Dominican Republic· 2025-09-08
Lee Gelernt represented the Venezuelans in a case against the Trump administration's unlawful actions.
Trump’s legal woes mount as supreme court to rule on trade tariffs | Donald TrumpUnited Kingdom· 2025-09-05
Lee Gelernt is the ACLU’s lead counsel in the lawsuit challenging Trump's use of the Alien Enemies Act.
Recent court rulings are holding up some of Trump’s highest-profile movesUnited States· 2025-09-03
Lee Gelernt, an attorney with the American Civil Liberties Union, said that the appeals court 'correctly held that the administration’s unprecedented use of the Alien Enemies Act was unlawful.'
Federal appeals court says Trump unlawfully invoked the Alien Enemies Act for deportationsUnited States· 2025-09-03
ACLU lawyer Lee Gelernt said in a statement regarding the treatment of the deported men.
Trump officials will not face contempt over Venezuela deportations, appeals court rules
Guyana· 2025-08-11
Lee Gelernt expressed strong disagreement with the decision regarding contempt and mentioned considering all options going forward.
US court tosses judge’s contempt order over Trump’s El Salvador deportations | Trump administrationUnited Kingdom· 2025-08-08American Civil Liberties Union attorney Lee Gelernt represents the migrants.
Federal appeals court halts criminal contempt proceedings against Trump officials in immigration caseUnited States· 2025-08-08
Lee Gelernt, an attorney with the ACLU, stated that there’s going to be a lot more class actions.
Judges keep blocking Trump's policies despite US Supreme Court injunction curbsGuyana· 2025-07-10
Lee Gelernt is a lawyer from the ACLU who commented on the U.S. government's control over Venezuelan migrants.
¿Quién responde por los migrantes encarcelados en El Salvador? Documentos revelan que E
Colombia· 2025-07-10
Lee Gelernt, a lead ACLU attorney, said the ruling would help ensure protections for migrants fleeing danger.
US judge blocks Trump asylum ban at US-Mexico border, says he exceeded authorityGuyana· 2025-07-03ACLU attorney Lee Gelernt stated that this is an enormous victory for those fleeing danger and the rule of law.
Judge blocks Trump’s rule barring migrants at US-Mexico border from claiming asylumUnited States· 2025-07-02
Lee Gelernt, a lawyer for the ACLU, argues that the law is inapplicable in this context.
Tribunal evalúa si Trump puede usar vieja ley contra venezolanos
Venezuela· 2025-07-01
Lee Gelernt argued that Trump's use of the law is inappropriate.
Jueces evalúan si Trump puede usar ley de tiempos de guerra contra el Tren de AraguaDominican Republic· 2025-07-01
ACLU attorney Lee Gelernt stated that the ruling will help ensure that children are not separated again.
Thousands of families’ futures in the US could be helped by order to restore legal aid – will Trump comply? | US immigrationUnited Kingdom· 2025-06-18
ACLU attorney Lee Gelernt criticized the Trump administration's actions regarding the treatment of migrants.
Migrants flown to El Salvador under Alien Enemies Act must be allowed to challenge their removal, federal judge rulesUnited States· 2025-06-05Lee Gelernt is an attorney with the ACLU handling Andry Hernández's case.
He left Venezuela for the US, dreaming of a career in cosmetics. He was deported to a Salvadoran prisonUnited States· 2025-05-30
Lee Gelernt, the ACLU’s lead lawyer in the case, welcomed the ruling.
US Supreme Court maintains block on Trump deportations under wartime lawGuyana· 2025-05-17
Lee Gelernt, the lead attorney for the ACLU in this case, welcomed the court's decision.
Supremo Tribunal dos EUA mantém bloqueio de lei de 1798 para deportar imigrantes | EUA
Portugal· 2025-05-17Lee Gelernt of the ACLU argued that the detainees are being deprived of due process.
Trump administration argues to keep window short for alleged Tren de Aragua detainees to challenge removalUnited States· 2025-05-06
Lee Gelernt is a lawyer from the ACLU who praised the judge's decision regarding the use of the law on foreign enemies.
L’administration Trump demande à la Cour suprême de pouvoir révoquer la protection d’immigrés vénézuéliens
France· 2025-05-02
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.
Trump-appointed judge says president’s use of Alien Enemies Act is unlawful in first-of-its-kind rulingUnited States· 2025-05-01Lee Gelernt is the ACLU lawyer who argued the case against the Trump administration's use of the Alien Enemies Act.
Donald Trump can’t use the Alien Enemies Act to deport Venezuelans, U.S. judge rules
Canada· 2025-05-01
Lee Gelernt argues that the right to due process is fundamental to the nation.
EEUU acelera expulsiones de migrantes sin dar audiencias
Honduras· 2025-05-01
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.
What does due process look like for migrants facing deportation?United States· 2025-04-26
Lee Gelernt, the lead ACLU lawyer in the case, said in a statement that the court properly recognized that this wartime authority cannot be used during peacetime.
Trump must give Venezuelan migrants in Colorado 21 days’ notice before deportations, judge rulesCanada· 2025-04-23
