Sujit Choudhry
Sujit Choudhry is a prominent constitutional law scholar and lawyer, currently serving as the head of Hāki Chambers. He is recognized for his work in advocating for the rights of individuals affected by citizenship laws, including successfully challenging the Canadian government's policies that have impacted 'Lost Canadians.'
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Lawyer Sujit Choudhry and University of Ottawa law professor Paul Daly are arguing Democracy Watch’s case at the top court.
Supreme Court revisits Trudeau-era WE Charity scandal in case that could reshape the law
Canada· 2026-01-12
Lawyer Sujit Choudhry is representing plaintiffs in the judicial review of the Safe Third Country Agreement.
Trump’s halting of asylum claims prompts fresh calls to suspend Safe Third Country AgreementCanada· 2025-12-02
Toronto lawyer Sujit Choudhry co-authored a briefing paper arguing for the exemption of adopted children from the substantial-connection test.
Senate urged to give children adopted from overseas the same citizenship rights as those born in CanadaCanada· 2025-11-16
Sujit Choudhry, co-counsel on the case, said the legal challenge raises urgent economic and humanitarian concerns.
Legal action urges requirement for lawyer presence in meetings between border officials and migrantsCanada· 2025-09-20Sujit Choudhry is a lawyer for a coalition of South Asian interveners in the Bill 21 case.
Saskatchewan requests notwithstanding case to be folded into Bill 21 Supreme Court hearingCanada· 2025-09-05
Toronto lawyer Sujit Choudhry, who filed the successful constitutional challenge to the Citizenship Act on behalf of 'Lost Canadian' clients, said the new bill was identical to the last.
Ottawa retables ‘Lost Canadians’ bill in bid to restore citizenship rights before court deadlineCanada· 2025-06-06
Sujit Choudhry is representing the South Asian Legal Clinic of Ontario in the case regarding the refugee treaty.
Groups mount legal challenge against Ottawa over refugee treaty with U.S.Canada· 2025-05-26Sujit Choudhry described the prorogation ruling as wise and suitably cautious.
Federal government aims to overturn judicial vacancies ruling in Monday hearingCanada· 2025-04-07
Sujit Choudhry wrote to the Nova Scotia government last year alleging the province’s failure to proclaim the bar bouncer bill is illegal.
Families of Nova Scotia men who died outside bars push to save bouncer law facing repealCanada· 2025-03-21
Sujit Choudhry is the lawyer who successfully brought the court challenge regarding citizenship for 'Lost Canadians'.
Minister tells immigration officials to grant citizenship rights to ‘lost Canadians’ who applyCanada· 2025-03-14
