A federal judge has ruled that Chad Wolf is likely unlawfully serving, and temporarily barred the government from enforcing work permit restrictions on members of ASAP and CASA.

CBS covered ASAP's lawsuit defending asylum seekers' ability to work. "We need work permits to cover our basic necessities, especially for our children," said ASAP member W.L.

In a recent court filing in ASAP's federal lawsuit CASA de Maryland v. Wolf, the government for the first time addressed the flaws in DHS Acting Secretary Chad Wolf's appointment.

"Congress imposed a limit on how long any acting secretary may serve—a limit that has been grossly exceeded here," said ASAP Staff Attorney Zachary Manfredi.

ASAP sued to stop the Trump administration from requiring immigrants and advocates to attend hearings and meet paper filing deadlines during the coronavirus pandemic.

ASAP client Leticia returned to the U.S. after over 2 years of separation from her son: "I feel very happy that my dream has come true — not only for me but for my son," she told CBS News.

ASAP’s Dennise Moreno and Liz Willis were interviewed on Slate’s Amicus podcast about the crisis facing asylum seekers at the Mexico-U.S. border.

ASAP, Las Americas Immigrant Advocacy Center, and other immigrant rights organizations sued the U.S. government challenging unjust practices in U.S. immigration courts.