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.
Global Media Ratings
Countries Mentioned
| Country | Mentions | Sentiment | Dominance | + Persistence | x Population | = Reach | x GDP (millions) | = Power |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United States | 3 | 6.33 | 0.12% | +10% | 331,002,651 | 431,913 | $21,000,000 | 27,402$ |
| Ghana | 2 | 5.00 | 0.33% | +0% | 31,072,945 | 103,061 | $67,000 | 222$ |
| United Kingdom | 1 | 6.00 | 0.04% | +0% | 67,886,011 | 29,048 | $2,700,000 | 1,155$ |
| Dominican Republic | 1 | 7.00 | 0.09% | +0% | 10,847,910 | 9,392 | $89,000 | 77$ |
| Totals | 7 | 440,809,517 | 573,414 | $23,856,000 | 28,856$ |
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Each country's color is based on "Mentions" from the table above.
Recent Mentions
Ghana:
Lee Gelernt of the American Civil Liberties Union said in a statement: 'We are obviously disappointed by the ruling.'
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Ghana:
Lee Gelernt, an ACLU lawyer, expressed disappointment with the ruling regarding the deportation of West Africans.
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United States:
Lee Gelernt of the American Civil Liberties Union told Chutkan that one of the plaintiffs has already been shipped from Ghana to his native Gambia.
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Dominican Republic:
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.
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United Kingdom:
Lee Gelernt represented the Venezuelans in a case against the Trump administration's unlawful actions.
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United States:
Lee Gelernt is the ACLU’s lead counsel in the lawsuit challenging Trump's use of the Alien Enemies Act.
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United States:
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.'
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Guyana:
ACLU lawyer Lee Gelernt said in a statement regarding the treatment of the deported men.
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United Kingdom:
Lee Gelernt expressed strong disagreement with the decision regarding contempt and mentioned considering all options going forward.
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United States:
American Civil Liberties Union attorney Lee Gelernt represents the migrants.
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