This KING 5 article outlines how habeas corpus petitions are being used to challenge unlawful detentions. The story features our client, Melissa Tran, who has since been released from custody and reunited with her family.

KUOW shared an update on Alan’s case after a Seattle judge ruled that he had been unlawfully detained. The story features comments from SCP and the Northwest Immigrant Rights Project.

PBS News Hour did a special report on Alan, placing his case within the broader context of the current immigration landscape, specifically the unprecedented threats to longtime residents.

KUOW also covered Alan’s fight to prevent his deportation to Laos. The article describes the deep ties Alan has to his community in West Seattle and the support he has received since first being detained in July.

KING 5 covered the release of our client, Alan Phetsadakone, from immigration custody. Alan was represented by an SCP pro bono attorney from Stritmatter Law.

KING 5 featured the story of our client, Kimlis Tek, who was transferred into immigration custody after completing his prison sentence. The article addresses the concept of “double punishment” for immigrants whose prior convictions threaten their status as lawful permanent residents.

The South Seattle Emerald published an opinion piece from SCP’s Executive Director on the injustice of third-country deportations.

The Seattle Times profiles two SCP clients facing deportation who received pardons.