Lee Gelernt
Deputy director of the ACLU Immigrants' Rights Project and adjunct professor at Columbia Law School, representing plaintiffs challenging U.S. deportation practices to third countries.
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Sep 16, 2025 • 48min
Lawfare Daily: The Litigation Challenging Pres. Trump's Alien Enemies Act, with Lee Gelernt
Lee Gelernt, Deputy Director of the ACLU's Immigrants' Rights Project, dives into the legal battles against President Trump's Alien Enemies Act. He discusses a significant victory in the Fifth Circuit and ongoing litigation in D.C. The conversation touches on the importance of due process and judicial oversight in executive power. Gelernt also highlights the urgency of providing legal representation to detainees amid the complex intersection of national security and personal rights.
Jan 6, 2025 • 47min
Litigating Immigration (with Joyce Vance and Lee Gelernt)
Lee Gelernt, Deputy Director of the ACLU Immigrants’ Rights Project and a formidable litigator in immigration law, joins Joyce Vance to dissect the potential legal aftermath of Trump's proposed immigration policies. They delve into the traumatic effects of past family separation strategies and the ethical concerns surrounding them. The conversation also highlights the contentious debate over birthright citizenship and the implications of law enforcement changes under the Insurrection Act. Gelernt emphasizes the vital role of community activism in shaping humane immigration reforms.
