Community HeLP and First Amendment clinics successful with motion to help detained women
Abstract
The Community Health Law Partnership Clinic and the First Amendment Clinic joined forces to assist women who allegedly endured abusive gynecological and other medical treatments, as well as inhumane conditions and retaliation, while in the custody of U.S. Immigrations and Customs Enforcement in Georgia. Third-year student Anish Patel helped with the preparation of a motion addressing immigration and free speech issues that the U.S. District Court for Middle District of Georgia granted in its entirety. Specifically, the motion allows the women to submit their statements to the court under seal and using Jane Doe pseudonyms in order to protect the women against further retaliation for speaking out. The clinics also co-represent one of the detained women individually and are pursuing remedies for her release in multiple state and federal forums.
Repository Citation
Communications and Public Relations, Office of, "Community HeLP and First Amendment clinics successful with motion to help detained women" (2020). Press Releases. 1352.
https://digitalcommons.law.uga.edu/press_releases/1352