Haiti has been in turmoil for many years. This summer’s assassination of the Haitian president, devastating storms, and earthquake have further
Pushing Back Protection
Our report with FWD.us exposes how affluent nations, including the U.S., prevent people seeking asylum from reaching our borders and renews the call to respect the human right to asylum. SEE THE REPORT.
Senators Must Follow Through on Citizenship Commitments Despite Disappointing Parliamentarian Ruling
National Immigrant Justice Center Director of Policy Heidi Altman issued the following statement in response to the Senate parliamentarian’s
Fifth Annual Report of the Chicago Legal Protection Fund
In its fifth year, the Legal Protection Fund has helped thousands of Chicagoans
Illinois communities celebrated the homecoming of three men released from immigration detention today as Pulaski County Jail ends its contract with U
The National Immigrant Justice Center (NIJC) is currently assessing its options on how to best respond to the protection crisis in Afghanistan, how
Hundreds of people around the country are coming together virtually and in person for the 3rd Annual NIJC 5K Run/Walk/Roll for Immigrant Justice.
Helping During the Pandemic
Gabriela began working as a respiratory therapist in the middle of the COVID-19 pandemic and has tirelessly cared for her community. She came to the United States as a child with her family who was escaping persecution, and she's now on her way to becoming a citizen. WATCH HER STORY.
