Know Your Rights
All people in the United States have rights,
regardless of immigration status
The National Immigrant Justice Center (NIJC) defends the rights of immigrants, refugees, and asylum seekers.
Our advocacy and legal services teams keep families together, free people from the dangers of immigrant detention, and prevent asylum seekers and long-time community members from being deported based on unjust laws and illegal government actions.
Legal Services for Immigrants
NIJC provides legal consultations and representation for low-income immigrants seeking a wide range of immigration legal relief.
Donate to Defend Immigrants
The attacks on our families and communities are relentless. Our shared values of justice, due process, and the right for a dignified and safe life for our communities are at stake. We refuse to back down. This is the moment to stay the course and stand with us.
Your donation now will keep families together, protect a neighbor from deportation and detention, and ensure someone can start a new and safe life in the United States. Here’s what your donation does:
- $5,000 helps a child who has been abused, neglected, or abandoned secure safety and legal status
- $2,500 frees a parent from immigration jail
- $1,000 assists a person with filing an appeal at the Chicago Immigration Court HelpDesk
- $500 educates community members through a Know Your Rights presentation
- $100 provides expert legal help for a family fighting to stay together
- $50 provides 30 minutes of professional interpretation to ensure access to legal services
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