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Helping Families Harmed by ICE
This page offers guidance for Oregon community members on ways to respond to some of the difficult situations that can arise when a loved one is detained.
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Leadership Announcement
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Law Lab's media team handles inquiries from journalists on immigration, migration, asylum, and related themes and inquiries related to Law Lab lawsuits. To schedule an interview with a Law Lab expert, email media@innovationlawlab.org
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The Challenge
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Law Lab is equal parts lawyer, coder, and organizer. Together we build, create, and litigate.
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Founded in 2014, Innovation Law Lab leverages law, technology, and organizing to advance immigrant and refugee rights.
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ICE and IRS Team Up to Target Immigrant Communities
The Internal Revenue Service (IRS) and Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) entered into a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) allowing ICE to access private taxpayer information.
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President Trump Invokes the Alien Enemies Act: What to Know Now
Here is what you need to know about the 1798 Alien Enemies Act which Trump invoked against Venezuelan citizens living in the United States on March 15, 2025.
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Trump’s Unconstitutional Proclamation Declares War on Immigrant Families
The Innovation Law Lab comments on President Trump's unconstitutional application of the Alien Enemies Act.
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Harm at Torrance Revealed in Detention Oversight Records
The Innovation Law Lab receives a Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) that uncovers the harm being done at the Torrance County Detention Facility (TCDF).
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What you should know about the USCIS Registry…
On February 25, 2025, USCIS announced that it will be enforcing registry provisions of the Immigration and Nationality Act, here is what you need to know about this.
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Immigrant Rights Organization Asks Court to Halt Remain in Mexico Restart
The Immigrant Defenders Law Center (ImmDef) asked a federal court to halt the Trump administration’s plan to restart the Remain in Mexico policy.
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HB 9, the Immigrant Safety Act, Introduced to End New Mexico’s Complicity in Immigration Detention
New Mexico lawmakers introduced House Bill 9, the Immigrant Safety Act, a measure aimed at cutting New Mexico’s ties to the federal immigration detention system.
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Innovation Law Lab Statement on the Signing of the Laken Riley Act
The Innovation Law Lab issues a statement on the signing of the Laken Riley Act , an atrocious law that aims to scapegoat immigrants.
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Executive Actions Impacting Immigrant Rights
An over view of the executive orders and actions being issued, and an overview of their impact on communites.
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Innovation Law Lab’s Statement on the Inauguration of Donald Trump
The Innovation Law Lab comments on the inauguration of President Donald Trump, and reiterates its commitment to continue to work to advance immigrant justice.
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Freedom To Thrive Webinar
Innovation Law Lab teamed up with the Integrated Rural Strategies Group to host a webinar titled Freedom To Thrive, in support of the Anticarceral Legal Organizing program at Law Lab.
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Law Lab’s fight to end ICE detention in NM: Campaign Update
An update on the Innovation Law Lab's efforts to shut down detention facilities in New Mexico.
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Innovation Law Lab’s Statement on the Court’s Decision to End the ‘Keeping Families Together’ Program
The Innovation Law Lab comments on a federal judge's decision to shut down the Keeping Families Together program—also known as parole in place.
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Statement from Innovation Law Lab on the Presidential Election Results
The Innovation Law Lab issues a statement to the community regarding the election results naming Donald Trump the newly elected president.
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Innovation Law Lab’s Statement on DACA Recipients Accessing Healthcare Coverage Under the Affordable Care Act
The Innovation Law Lab issues a statement to DACA recipients informing them they can enroll in healthcare coverage through the Affordable Care Act (ACA).
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Standing Together Against Attacks on DACA
An update from the Innovation Law Lab to DACA recipients as we await the 5th Circuit Court’s decision.
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Campaign Update: Law Lab’s fight to end ICE detention in NM
An update from the Innovation Law Lab's Anticarceral Legal Organizing (AcLO) work to shut down immigration detention centers in New Mexico
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Oregon Worker Relief: Narrowing the Gap
A report from the Oregon Worker Relief coalition after a year of pandemic
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Weaving a safety net for immigrant Oregonians during the pandemic
Community members and organizations from across Oregon organized to create Oregon Worker Relief to distribute critical cash assistance for workers excluded from traditional systems of support during the COVID-19 pandemic
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Frequently Asked Questions About Gomez v. Biden
A timeline, update, and Q&A about Gomez v. Biden
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Defending Everyone: How Innovative Universal Representation Invests in Our Collective Prosperity
Equity Corps of Oregon (ECO) was created to empower immigrant Oregonians and improve fair case outcomes by providing free, quality legal defense to every income-eligible immigrant who is at risk of deportation.
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Ending Sheridan, Report from the Sheridan Pro Bono Project
Report by Innovation Law Lab, describes the work in Oregon that resulted in a 100% client approval rate and the closing of the use of a prison for immigration detention.
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Innovation Law Lab founder selected as Child 10 award recipient
The Child 10 Summit recognizes ten individuals from around the world whose innovative work has improved the lives of vulnerable children.