Court Monitoring
Publications
![ICOP Bulletin Thumbnail UAC 2023 (1).png [ai] A digital issue brief titled "Unaccompanied Children" from the Immigration Court Observation Project, dated October 2023, featuring the logo of The Advocates for Human Rights at the bottom.](/Res/250/ICOP Bulletin Thumbnail UAC 2023 (1).png)
Wednesday, October 4, 2023
Report
Immigration Court Observation Project Issue Brief: Unaccompanied Children
![Imm Court in COVID by Amy Lange.jpg [ai] An illustration depicting a courtroom video hearing. A judge is shown at a desk, while a defendant appears on a screen. Text includes quotes about uncertain futures and legal limitations, with details about the court's location.](/Res/250/Imm Court in COVID by Amy Lange.jpg)
Tuesday, October 5, 2021
Report
Witness to Immigration Court: Stakeholder Report from the Immigration Court Observation Project
![imm detention covid 19 in mn.png [ai] A sketch depicting a courtroom scene with individuals attending a remote hearing. Text overlay reads 'Immigration Detention and COVID-19 in Minnesota: Illuminating Human Rights Concerns in Minnesota Jails.'](/Res/250/imm detention covid 19 in mn.png)
Monday, March 1, 2021
Report
Immigration Detention and COVID-19: Illuminating Human Rights Concerns in Minnesota Jails
![court_sketch_stark_facts_1_2.jpeg [ai] A courtroom scene depicting an immigration court. The judge sits behind a bench with a seal, while a clerk, interpreter, defender, and lawyer are present. Notable elements include labeled areas for 'Facts', 'Bail', and 'Custody'.](/Res/250/court_sketch_stark_facts_1_2 2.jpeg)
Wednesday, April 1, 2020
Report
Direct from Immigration Court: Human Rights Defender Project Report on Court Observations
![bearing witness.png [ai] A hand-drawn illustration featuring a courtroom scene with a U.S. flag in the background. Text overlay reads "Bearing Witness in the Moment, Report from the Immigration Court Observation Project." The image depicts court activities including a defendant and attorneys.](/Res/250/bearing witness 2.png)
Wednesday, January 1, 2020
Report
Bearing Witness in the Moment: Report from the Immigration Court Observation Project
![watch 2017 report.png [ai] A red clipboard displaying the words 'Monitor. Advocate. Change.' with a heading 'Court Monitoring: WATCH’s First Look at Ramsey County Criminal Courts' and a date 'October, 2017' below.](/Res/250/watch 2017 report.png)
Monday, October 2, 2017
Report
Court Monitoring: WATCH’s First Look at Ramsey County Criminal Courts
![watch 2016 report.png [ai] Text on a white background reading: "SEX TRAFFICKING CASES: WHERE A PUBLIC MOVEMENT MEETS THE CRIMINAL JUSTICE SYSTEM. WATCH. 527 RAND TOWER SUITE 1508, MINNEAPOLIS, MN 55402."](/Res/250/watch 2016 report.png)
Thursday, December 1, 2016
Report
Sex Trafficking Cases: Where a Public Movement Meets the Criminal Justice System
![watch GAL report.png [ai] A document titled 'The Role of the Guardian ad Litem: A Look at Hennepin County Child Protection Cases' by Mary Lay Schuster and Amy D. Propen. It includes text about interviews with guardians and juvenile justice judges.](/Res/250/watch GAL report.png)
Monday, January 3, 2011
Report
The Role of the Guardian ad Litem: A Look at Hennepin County Child Protection Cases
![watch 2010 report.png [ai] A wooden gavel resting on a round base, with background text reading, 'A Look at Hennepin County Child Protection Cases.' The background has a textured, light color.](/Res/250/watch 2010 report.png)
Tuesday, May 4, 2010
Report
Reasonable Efforts or Unrealistic Expectations: a Look at Hennepin County Child Protection Cases
News
![[ai] A graphic with a gradient background featuring the text "WATCH ISSUE BRIEF" in bold, alongside the logo of The Advocates for Human Rights. The date "JANUARY 2023 / COVID-19 FOCUS" is also included. [ai] A graphic with a gradient background featuring the text "WATCH ISSUE BRIEF" in bold, alongside the logo of The Advocates for Human Rights. The date "JANUARY 2023 / COVID-19 FOCUS" is also included.](/Res/250/WATCH issue brief website thumbnail (480 × 350 px) 2.png)
Wednesday, January 4, 2023
Post
New Issue Brief from WATCH Highlights Challenges, Solutions in Virtual Hearings
![[ai] A sketched illustration of a court scene depicting multiple figures, including a person seated in a courtroom, with the title "THE ADVOCAT" prominently displayed at the bottom. The background is purple with handwritten text that includes "fort snelling immigration court September 10, 2020". [ai] A sketched illustration of a court scene depicting multiple figures, including a person seated in a courtroom, with the title "THE ADVOCAT" prominently displayed at the bottom. The background is purple with handwritten text that includes "fort snelling immigration court September 10, 2020".](/Res/250/Advocast 2.png)
Thursday, November 10, 2022
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Human Rights Explained: Immigration Court & the Court Observation Project
![[ai] The United States Capitol building, featuring its distinctive dome and columns, surrounded by vibrant red flowers under a clear blue sky. [ai] The United States Capitol building, featuring its distinctive dome and columns, surrounded by vibrant red flowers under a clear blue sky.](/Res/250/US Capitol 2.png)
Monday, February 7, 2022
Press Release
The Advocates Welcomes Legislation to Create Independent Immigration Courts
![[ai] The U.S. Capitol building with a clear blue sky in the background, framed by vibrant red flowers in the foreground. [ai] The U.S. Capitol building with a clear blue sky in the background, framed by vibrant red flowers in the foreground.](/Res/250/US Capitol.png)
Thursday, January 20, 2022
Post
The Advocates Submits Statement in House Hearing on Independent Immigration Courts
![[ai] An illustration depicting a courtroom scene with a video monitor displaying individuals. The text overlay reads: "Immigration Detention and COVID-19 in Minnesota: Illuminating Human Rights Concerns in Minnesota Jails. Ft. Snelling Immigration Court." [ai] An illustration depicting a courtroom scene with a video monitor displaying individuals. The text overlay reads: "Immigration Detention and COVID-19 in Minnesota: Illuminating Human Rights Concerns in Minnesota Jails. Ft. Snelling Immigration Court."](/Res/250/imm detention covid 19 in mn 2.png)
Wednesday, March 3, 2021
Press Release
New Report Documents Human Rights Failures in Minnesota Jails