Center for Human Rights and Constitutional Law

Center for Human Rights and Constitutional Law Advancing Human Rights for Marginalized Communities through Nationwide Litigation and Activism ⚖️

The Center for Human Rights and Constitutional Law is a private, non profit, tax-exempt organization founded in 1980 by its Executive Director, Peter Schey, to protect and promote the constitutional and international human rights of vulnerable communities, including immigrants, refugees, prisoners, and indigenous peoples, with respect to the rights to an adequate standard of living, to work, to fr

eedom of expression and to be free from discrimination, arbitrary arrest, torture, and execution. Since its incorporation, the Center has provided a range of legal and social services to victims of human and civil rights violations. The Center has achieved major victories in major class action cases in the courts of the United States and before international bodies that have directly benefited hundreds of thousands of indigent men, women and children. For a full list of our major advancements for human rights, visit our website.

On June 2, Flores counsel heads to the 9th Circuit in Seattle, WA to defend the Flores Settlement.For nearly 30 years, t...
06/01/2026

On June 2, Flores counsel heads to the 9th Circuit in Seattle, WA to defend the Flores Settlement.

For nearly 30 years, the Flores Settlement has protected immigrant children from indefinite imprisonment.

The Trump administration claims the Flores Settlement impedes their efforts to enforce immigration law.

Imprisoning children and separating families is an abhorrent policy.

Flores mandates minimum standards of care for all imprisoned immigrant children.

Without Flores, the government can abandon all accountability to human rights - and children will pay the price.

Follow along for updates and stay tuned for our media advisory.

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Immigrant survivors of domestic violence, sexual assault, and human trafficking WIN BIG in ICWC v. Mullin!Yesterday, a f...
05/21/2026

Immigrant survivors of domestic violence, sexual assault, and human trafficking WIN BIG in ICWC v. Mullin!

Yesterday, a federal court restored protections for survivors in a nationwide victory that affirms their rights under federal law, and the Trump administration cannot bypass Congress and the Constitution to target survivors.

The courts have made clear that the law stands with survivors.

We will continue fighting this case until permanent protections for survivors are secured.

Read our full press release and learn more about the case at the link in our bio!

Today, our attorneys Sarah Kahn and Erika Cervantes were invited by the Federal Bar Association to speak on the Center’s...
05/01/2026

Today, our attorneys Sarah Kahn and Erika Cervantes were invited by the Federal Bar Association to speak on the Center’s work in the ICWC v. Noem case, which addresses the federal government’s broken promise to protect immigrant survivors.

The Trump administration’s threats of war crimes demand a clear response, and we will not remain silent. The Center for ...
04/07/2026

The Trump administration’s threats of war crimes demand a clear response, and we will not remain silent. The Center for Human Rights and Constitutional Law stands with 200+ organizations to reject this dangerous rhetoric and to affirm a fundamental principle: violations of international law must be met with accountability.

When survivors seek protection, they shouldn’t face deportation. CHRCL’s Erika Cervantes and Sarah Kahn speak out on a s...
04/06/2026

When survivors seek protection, they shouldn’t face deportation. CHRCL’s Erika Cervantes and Sarah Kahn speak out on a system turning safeguards into traps.

Read more by visiting our linktree in bio

When survivors come forward with promises of protection, they shouldn’t face deportation. CHRCL’s Erika Cervantes and Sa...
04/06/2026

When survivors come forward with promises of protection, they shouldn’t face deportation. CHRCL’s Erika Cervantes and Sarah Kahn speak out on a system that turns safeguards into traps.

Read more: bit.ly/MotherJones-CHRCL

Today, we commemorate Farmworkers Day, honoring the resilience, dignity, and essential contributions of the men and wome...
03/31/2026

Today, we commemorate Farmworkers Day, honoring the resilience, dignity, and essential contributions of the men and women who sustain our communities through their labor and advocacy.

Their work has long been foundational yet too often overlooked. This day is a reminder to acknowledge their sacrifices, advocate for their rights—especially as immigrants—and ensure their voices are heard with the respect they deserve.

Another inspiring training session at the Art Theatre of Long Beach! Guests had a chance to watch the illuminating docum...
03/30/2026

Another inspiring training session at the Art Theatre of Long Beach! Guests had a chance to watch the illuminating documentary Expanding Sanctuary, and engage in a panel discussion with the film’s creator, Kristal Sotomayor, its protagonist, Linda Hernandez, as well as critical discourse on the role of organizing from ORALE Organizing and Program Director Erik Garcia, and CHRCL Community Advocate Allison Vo!

See you today at the Art Theatre for our film screening of “Expanding Sanctuary”!Swipe to get details on parking and log...
03/27/2026

See you today at the Art Theatre for our film screening of “Expanding Sanctuary”!

Swipe to get details on parking and logistics!
Arrival Time: 1:15 PM (for parking, check-in, meet and greet!)

Bring a friend or 2! Registration will still be open at the Box Office and tickets are free!

03/26/2026

ICE doesn’t belong anywhere, including our airports. Center for Human Rights and Constitutional Law Community Advocate Edward Barsoumian sounds the alarm about the Trump administration’s move to weaponize a partial government shutdown by militarizing airports–a move clearly designed to threaten immigrants travelling throughout the United States in an interview with ABC 7 reporter Bianca Buono about ICE abuse of power, and affirms communities’ inalienable rights.

In the aftermath of recent ICE arrests at airports not listed in the Trump administration’s announcement, such as SFO, concerns about travel safety in the face of government abuse are on the rise.

Stay tuned for more updates as they develop.

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