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Katie Hoeppner

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A person wearing a clear poncho displays a sign on their back that reads "HANDS OFF THE CONSTITUTION" while walking in the rain as they take part with thousands of other New Yorkers take part in the NO KINGS national day of action.

Oct 9, 2025

Your Questions Answered: How to Push Back on Abuses of Power

Your Questions Answered: How to Push Back on Abuses of Power
The exterior of the Supreme Court.

Apr 5, 2024

The Supreme Court Will Soon Determine Whether Cities Can Punish People for Sleeping in Public When They Have Nowhere Else to Go

The Supreme Court Will Soon Determine Whether Cities Can Punish People for Sleeping in Public When They Have Nowhere Else to Go
U.S. visa and Permanent Resident Green Card.

May 31, 2023

Broken Promises: Trump-era Travel Bans Keep Thousands Trapped in Limbo

Broken Promises: Trump-era Travel Bans Keep Thousands Trapped in Limbo
Activists march to the White House to demand no asylum ban and no family detention.

May 5, 2023

Showing Up to Protect the Right to Seek Asylum

Showing Up to Protect the Right to Seek Asylum
A sign reading "Dignity for Migrants."

Dec 19, 2022

Your Guide to Discussing the Right to Seek Asylum at the Dinner Table

Your Guide to Discussing the Right to Seek Asylum at the Dinner Table
A compelation photo of the TPS holders.

Oct 13, 2022

The US Government Gave Them Protection. Now It May Take It Away.

The US Government Gave Them Protection. Now It May Take It Away.
The U.S.-Mexico border.

Sep 29, 2022

Five Things to Know About the Right to Seek Asylum

Five Things to Know About the Right to Seek Asylum
Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas, second from right, looks up along with U.S Border Patrol agents as a drone flies overhead as he tours a section of the border wall Tuesday, May 17, 2022, in Hidalgo, Texas.

Aug 4, 2022

Despite SCOTUS Ruling, the Biden Administration Can Prevent a Reversion to Trump's Deportation Machine

Despite SCOTUS Ruling, the Biden Administration Can Prevent a Reversion to Trump's Deportation Machine
A U.S. Border Patrol vehicle sits parked in front of a crowd of people peering through the U.S.-Mexico border fence in San Diego.

Jun 27, 2022

Four Things to Know About the Supreme Court's Ruling in Egbert v. Boule

Four Things to Know About the Supreme Court's Ruling in Egbert v. Boule
A migrant leans on a fence of the Gateway International Bridge that connects downtown Matamoros, Mexico with Brownsville, Texas.

Apr 25, 2022

Trump鈥檚 Remain in Mexico Policy is at the Supreme Court. Here鈥檚 What's at Stake.

Trump鈥檚 Remain in Mexico Policy is at the Supreme Court. Here鈥檚 What's at Stake.