May 10, 2018
People’s Press Conference
Tomorrow, May 11th at 10 AM, the New Sanctuary Coalition
invites you to a People's Press Conference, during which statements & testimonials
will be read by people & their families who have been impacted by detention
and deportation. At Foley
Square in Lower Manhattan.
An Update from Ravi's Legal Team
On Friday, May 4th, we had an evidentiary hearing about
whether there were fundamental errors during Ravi's old criminal case, which
led to his deportation order.
As his legal team, we know that Ravi and the New Sanctuary
Coalition fight every day to preserve due process and access to courts for
noncitizens fighting deportation. In that regard, the hearing itself was a
victory. It was the first time - in over a decade - where Ravi has been able to
tell his story to a judge. We are grateful for that opportunity, and hopeful
that justice will be done.
It was a long day of testimony and taking evidence, and our
entire team is so grateful for all your support- from those who came out to
Newark for this hearing or for past hearings, to those who joined in last
week's Jericho Walks, and to all those who sent their positivity our way. Your
presence and love has been so meaningful.
The judge did not issue a decision on Friday, and allowed
both sides to submit post-hearing briefing. We do not expect a decision until
after final briefs are due on June 22nd. Ravi's stay of removal extends at
least until a decision is issued.
His check-in with ICE originally scheduled for tomorrow
has been postponed to July 27th. To all those who were planning to come out
tomorrow to accompany him, we encourage you to attend the People's Press
Conference instead (details above).
Again, our sincerest gratitude.
In solidarity,
Ravi's Legal Team
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