Each year, consular officers with highly variable degrees of experience make decisions that forever alter the course of millions of lives. Though decisions are commonly erroneous and arbitrary, the executive branch asserts that the consular process is exempt from the basic constitutional protections that apply in all other areas of law. Too often, interviews at consulates are treated as interrogations where the suspect has no Miranda rights.

Accountability in the consular process is critical to protect the rights of mixed-status families and prevent executive branch abuse. The Consular Accountability Project advises individuals going through the consular process, provides assistance and representation to those impacted by wrongful visa denials, and brings targeted federal litigation to hold the executive branch accountable. CAP harnesses the knowledge and experience of constitutional lawyers, legal historians, former consular officers and victims of wrongful denials to educate impacted parties of their rights and to inform practitioners and the public about the urgent need for accountability in the consular process.