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NIJC Commentary

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New proposed rule would increase bias against people in immigration court

By Azadeh Erfani / October 19, 2026
The Trump administration's new rule would worsen the due process crisis by imposing unilateral fines only on immigrants, their counsel, or their experts.
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Video: Thank you for your support in 2026!

By Keren Zwick / October 9, 2026
Watch this special message from NIJC Executive Director Keren Zwick. Your support has not only sustained our legal services and advocacy, but it has also given hope and a path forward for our community members.
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New rule strips asylum seekers of their right to be heard

By Andrea Carcamo / October 6, 2026
The Trump administration's new rule allows officials to send some asylum seekers, including children, straight to immigration court, further restricting access to asylum and shirking decades of established procedures.
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FY2026 NIJC Impact Report

By National Immigrant Justice Center / October 2, 2026
In a year marked by violent ICE operations, record levels of immigration detention, and sustained attacks on due process, NIJC's FY2026 Impact Report shows how our community remains undeterred and responded with urgency, tenacity, and strength.
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One Year Since Operation Midway Blitz, and the Stakes Are Higher Than Ever

By Cecilia Mendoza / September 23, 2026
One year ago, the Trump administration launched Operation Midway Blitz, a violent campaign where federal agents disappeared and detained people from Chicago-area neighborhoods, Now, we confront new tactics and defend our neighbors.
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NIJC’s Jennifer Babaie testifies at Senate Judiciary Spotlight Forum on ICE Detention

By Jennifer Babaie / 2026-08-12
At a hearing led by Senator Dick Durbin on July 29, 2026, NIJC’s Associate Director of Adult Detention Project, Jennifer […]
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Representation saves lives and new data proves it

By Julia Toepfer / July 24, 2026
As we witness new attacks on immigrants in our communities every day, access to counsel has never been more important.  Having solid legal advice in a quickly […]
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DHS Is Detering Immigrants From Court and Planning to Charge Them $18,000

By Bairavi Sundaram / July 23, 2026
For months, the Trump administration has deterred immigrants from attending their hearings through fear tactics and late notices that give people little time to prepare. Now the administration proposes to charge people $18,000 if they are arrested after being ordered removed for missing a hearing.
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Deporting Women and Children First

By National Immigrant Justice Center / July 21, 2026
House Plan to Pass Anti-Children, Anti-Family, and Anti-Asylum H.R. 9773 Is Abdication of Congress’ Commitment to Freedom
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Recording | SCOTUS Decisions and the Impact on Immigrants

By National Immigrant Justice Center / 2026-07-17
Experts from NIJC give a breakdown of how the new budget bill impacts immigration policy and immigrants in our communities.
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NIJC’s Jesse Franzblau testifies at shadow hearing on the harmful tech behind ICE

By Jesse Franzblau / 2026-07-16
At a hearing led by Congresswoman Delia Ramirez on July 14, 2026, NIJC’s Associate Director of Policy, Jesse Franzblau, testified […]
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ICE seeks to nearly quadruple fee for halting deportation orders

By Azadeh Erfani / July 2, 2026
ICE is attempting to further punish people who already are at risk of wrongful deportation by forcing them to pay an exorbitant fee as the sole means of exercising their due process rights.

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