Representation saves lives and new data proves it
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
Crisis to Justice: How We’re Protecting Our Communities
Watch highlights of some of the most powerful stories, legal victories, and community advocacy efforts that defined the year, including Naomi’s story, a mother whose deportation was stopped at the last minute.
It’s Never Late to Achieve Your Dreams: Heidy’s Immigration Story
After many years of legal advocacy with NIJC’s Indiana team, Heidy won asylum, became a permanent resident, and then a citizen. Heidy shared her story in this video, which premiered at the 26th Annual NIJC Human Rights Awards in June 2025.
Finding Community and Living With Purpose: Camilo, Abdinasir & Habon’s Stories
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.
Harlem Community Leader Robert Panton Requests Presidential Pardon to Halt His Deportation
A renowned community leader from Harlem, New York, who has lived in the United States for 50 years filed an emergency request today asking President Biden to pardon a decades-old drug conviction so that he may avoid imminent deportation.
Thank you to our loyal supporters!
As a senior attorney on NIJC’s Asylum Project, I lead our recent arrivals initiative responding to the buses that have come directly from Texas over the past year and the ever growing and evolving needs of our immigrant community here in Chicago and specifically our new neighbors here.
Language volunteers advance equitable access to justice
As the National Immigrant Justice Center (NIJC) provides legal services to immigrants from around the world, many of whom do not speak English, we depend on the vital skills of volunteer translators and interpreters to ensure people can communicate their stories throughout their cases.
Celebrating Pro Bono Service for Immigrants and Asylum Seekers
This week during National Pro Bono Week, we celebrate the more than 2,000 volunteer attorneys, legal staff, and language professionals who tirelessly defend immigrants in partnership with the National Immigrant Justice Center (NIJC).
Mid-Year Report | Legal Protection Fund: Advancing Legal Access and Opportunity for Immigrant Chicagoans – July 2023
In its seventh year providing legal screenings and representation for immigrants under the Chicago Legal Protection Fund (LPF), the National Immigrant Justice Center (NIJC) helped ensure access to legal counsel for thousands of Chicagoans seeking a broad range of immigration protections.
Just the Beginning: Josue and Mayra’s stories
Josue fled Haiti and Mayra fled El Salvador to save their lives and protect their families. In the United States they found the support they needed, including from trusted legal advocates, to begin again and the courage to build new lives.
Just the Beginning: Josue and Mayra’s stories [VIDEO]
Josue fled Haiti and Mayra fled El Salvador to save their lives and protect their families.
Report | Legal Protection Fund Annual Report: Helping Chicagoans Respond to Global Crisis
Sixth Annual Report of the Chicago Legal Protection Fund In its sixth year, the Legal Protection Fund (LPF) has helped thousands of Chicagoans defend their rights and access new legal protections, including communities affected by war and natural disaster.