In October, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) published a proposed rule changing “public charge” regulations in a way that would deny access to visas and lawful permanent resident status for immigrants who use public programs. It was one of the Trump administration’s ongoing series of…
- In 2018, we saw the American people respond to unprecedented cruel attacks on immigrants with enormous compassion and advocacy to defend our immigrant brothers and sisters and uphold our most cherished American values. Thank you for standing with immigrants in our communities and for welcoming…
- Thanks to hundreds of generous supporters, NIJC exceeded our #GivingTuesday goal, raising $58,000 to reunite separated families and help newly arriving families access their rights so they can begin safe lives in the United States! THANK YOU for your generosity and compassion. Take action to…
- The National Immigrant Justice Center (NIJC) looks forward to the day when the United States’ immigration laws live up to the words inscribed on the Statue of Liberty. Toward this end we envision a welcoming and compassionate approach to migration, grounded in the foundational principles of family…
- Alexander* recently returned from a trip to his native South Africa, where he saw his mother for the first time in a decade. Soon after his return, he and his wife Janine moved into their new home in West Humboldt Park. These milestones were made possible when Alexander, with help from the City of…
- Donate to NIJC on #GivingTuesday below and keep scrolling to read more about our campaign. The Trump administration’s cruel policies have separated thousands of families who fled violence in their home countries, jailed parents and children in different parts of the country, and caused…
- The National Immigrant Justice Center was among more than 60,000 organizations and individuals that submitted comments to the Federal Register this week opposing new rules proposed by the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) and Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) that would destroy…
- Emily* and Jose* credit two special ingredients for the success of their relationship: compromise and trust. The recently wed couple struck up a conversation outside of a laundromat 15 years ago. Despite the language barrier—Emily spoke only English, and Jose only Spanish—the two became friends.…
- The National Immigrant Justice Center (NIJC) partners with 1,600 volunteer attorneys who provide free representation to thousands of immigrants, refugees, and asylum seekers and their families each year. As the Trump administration continues to attack immigrants’ rights in the United States, NIJC…
- This week marks Pro Bono Week 2018! During the past year, volunteer attorneys with the National Immigrant Justice Center (NIJC) have given their time, compassion, and legal skills to ensure thousands of individuals had legal representation in their immigration cases. Without help from pro bono…