Unaccompanied children arrive at the U.S. border without their parents or legal guardians — often fleeing unsafe situations, including abuse,
26th Annual Human Rights Awards
The Human Rights Awards honors human rights champions and celebrates the contributions of corporate, civic, and community leaders. It is more than a celebration—it is a call to action. Together, we stand for dignity, justice, and a future where all families and communities can thrive. 2025 awardees include Jewher Ilham, Zurich North America, Arnold & Porter, and Organized Communities Against Deportations. See more.
Snapshot of ICE Detention: Inhumane Conditions and Alarming Expansion
The U.S. government spends over $3 billion a year to detain and deport people who have lived in the U.S. for decades or who arrived recently seeking safety. The numbers behind the immigration detention system provide a glimpse of its inhumanity and significant cost to taxpayers.Read NIJC's new policy brief.
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Washington D.C.—Early this morning, the U.S. House of Representatives passed an enormous spending bill under the reconciliation process that has
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Oversight is Needed to Stop Runaway Spending and Save Lives
Members of Congress have the legal right to visit immigration detention facilities
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The U.S. District Court for the District of Columbia today issued a victory for the plaintiffs in Las Americas Immigrant Advocacy Center v. U.S.
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Nonprofit legal services organizations are suing the Trump administration to restore a critical national program that provided federal funding for
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Today, the White House released President Trump’s “skinny” FY 2026 budget—an outline that will shape FY2026 appropriations discussions ahead of the
Finding Community And Living With Purpose
After fleeing danger in their homelands, artist Camilo and restauranteurs Abdinasir and Habon were grateful to arrive in U.S. communities who welcomed them with compassion, and to find legal counsel through NIJC and our pro bono partners who helped them navigate the complex immigration system. WATCH THEIR STORIES.
