National Immigrant Justice Center

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The National Immigrant Justice Center (NIJC) is a legal aid organization that advocates for human rights and humane immigration laws.

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National Immigrant Justice Center@immigrantjustice· 24d

⚖️ As reports of increased ICE activity continue across the Chicagoland area, you don't have to navigate this stressful time alone. Watch NIJC's Laura Cholula Chang explain 3 vital steps you can take today to prepare for immigration check-ins and protect your family: immigrantjustice.org/kyr

National Immigrant Justice Center@immigrantjustice· 25d

LAST CHANCE: Today at noon, NIJC's litigation team will brief the community on how the Supreme Court's recent decisions will impact our community members and what we expect to see in the future. Don't miss your chance to join, RSVP here: immigrantjustice.org/SCOTUSbriefing

A promotional graphic from the National Immigrant Justice Center about a briefing on "SCOTUS Decisions and the Impact on Immigrants." It features an image of two people embracing and provides event details: Friday, July 17, 2026, from 12:00 to 1:00 PM CT, virtual attendance via Zoom. RSVP is required, with a QR code and a website link for registration.

National Immigrant Justice Center@immigrantjustice· 26d

Congress is considering giving $30 billion more to ICE & Border Patrol, even as they kill with impunity and mass detain community members. Not one more dollar should go to fueling violence against our communities. Tell Congress to reject new funding: immigrantjustice.org/StopICE

An advocacy graphic features an urgent message from the National Immigrant Justice Center urging users to tell Congress to reject new funding for ICE and Border Patrol. The design uses bold white text against a teal background, featuring a faded photo of advocates speaking at a press conference outside a federal building with a "Keep Families Together" sign.

National Immigrant Justice Center@immigrantjustice· Jul 8

LAST CHANCE 📆: Tomorrow is the deadline to sign up for NIJC's free DACA renewal clinic in downtown Chicago! Don't miss your chance to get step-by-step guidance from NIJC expert staff & attorneys. Secure your spot before registration closes: immigrantjustice.org/dacaclinics

National Immigrant Justice Center@immigrantjustice· Jul 3

Some new furry friends recently stopped by our office! 🐶 Thank you to our wellness committee and Lutheran Church Charities K-9 Comfort Dog Ministry for helping our staff members take a well-deserved moment to recharge. We look forward to the next visit!

A high-angle shot shows five people smiling and petting two golden retrievers in an office setting. Four women sit on the carpeted floor around the service dogs, while a man in a maroon shirt sits in a rolling desk chair nearby. The dogs wear blue vests that say "Pet Me," and the background features office furniture, desks, and glass-paneled partition walls.

National Immigrant Justice Center@immigrantjustice· Jul 2

Mark Your Calendars 📆: NIJC is hosting a free DACA renewal clinic in downtown Chicago on July 16! If you or anyone you know needs to get their latest renewal, our team of experts will guide them every step of the way. RSVP by July 9 to secure your spot: immigrantjustice.org/dacaclinics

National Immigrant Justice Center@immigrantjustice· Jun 28

A single death in immigrant detention is unacceptable. Mamuka Artmeladze was the 50th person to die in ICE custody during the second Trump administration, according to ABC News. ACT: Join NIJC's action list to help us stop future funding for ICE and CBP: immigrantjustice.org/subscribe

National Immigrant Justice Center@immigrantjustice· Jun 19

NIJC celebrates Juneteenth, honoring the end of U.S. slavery, while recognizing that freedom and rights protections require vigilant advocacy. Learn more about Juneteenth at the Smithsonian's National Museum of African American History and Culture: https://nmaahc.si.edu/explore/moments/juneteenth

A group of people stands together, some with raised fists, in front of a dark background. The words "JUNETEENTH Freedom Day June 19th" are prominently displayed.

National Immigrant Justice Center@immigrantjustice· Jun 18

Congress passed a new law giving the Trump administration’s mass deportation agencies another $70 billion. This windfall for ICE and CBP comes at the expense of health care and community needs and enables widespread assault on rights. Read more: https://immigrantjustice.org/StopICEfunding

National Immigrant Justice Center@immigrantjustice· Jun 17

The Palatine Police Department hosted staff from NIJC and Life Span to train various law enforcement agencies on the requirements for U Visa certifications under the law, helping to ensure equal access to immigration remedies for crime victims in the state of Illinois!

National Immigrant Justice Center@immigrantjustice· Jun 12

Thank you for making the 27th Annual NIJC Human Rights Awards such an incredible event. ✨ Nearly 1,000 people joined to support NIJC's work to defend due process & expand access to counsel! Congrats to awardees @ilattygeneral.bsky.social Viator House of Hospitality, ITW, & Jenner & Block!

Four attendees pose together on stage at the 27th Annual National Immigrant Justice Center Human Rights Awards. From left to right: NIJC's Mark Fleming in a navy blue suit and purple plaid tie, Illinois Attorney General Kwame Raoul holding the Jeanne M. and Joseph P. Sullivan Award plaque, NIJC's Executive Director Mary Meg McCarthy, and another woman smiling in front of a draped blue backdrop.

NIJC's Mary Meg McCarthy poses with two attendees at the 27th Annual NIJC Human Rights Awards.

A group photo of five attendees, including Wade Thomson and Mary Meg McCarthy, stand on stage during an award presentation at the 27th Annual NIJC Human Rights Awards, as Wade accepts the Human Rights Practitioner Award on behalf of Jenner & Block.

At the 27th Annual National Immigrant Justice Center Human Rights Awards, a smiling woman wearing a navy dress and a smiling man wearing glasses and a grey blazer sit closely together at a banquet table during the crowded luncheon

National Immigrant Justice Center@immigrantjustice· Jun 11

This month, pro bono attorneys and summer associates from Kirkland & Ellis LLP participated in a Special Immigrant Juvenile Status (SIJS) predicate order clinic. After learning the nuts and bolts of the SIJS process, pro bono teams assisted 6 families with 10 petitions benefitting 12 children.

An office setting with a panoramic view of Chicago. A presenter stands at a podium in front of a projection screen displaying a presentation titled "What constitutes abuse, abandonment or neglect?" and discusses definitions from the IMDMA and Probate Act. Attendees sit at tables with laptops, taking notes and engaging in discussion.

Pro bono attorneys and summer associates from Kirkland & Ellis LLP sit around a long, rectangular wooden table during a presentation. A woman at the head of the table speaks to the group, while others take notes on laptops

A mixed group of pro bono attorneys and SIJS clinic attendees sit around a conference table together.

National Immigrant Justice Center@immigrantjustice· Jun 8

The Senate voted to give an extra $70 BILLION to ICE & CBP but the House still has to vote on the reconciliation bill, which may be TOMORROW. USE YOUR VOICE: Urge your Reps to invest in families & the wellbeing of our communities, not in ICE & Border Patrol's violence: immigrantjustice.org/stopice

A flyer from the National Immigrant Justice Center displays the phone number (202) 224-3121. It includes a script urging constituents to call their Senators or Representatives, advocating against legislation that expands immigration detention and funds for ICE or Border Patrol.

National Immigrant Justice Center@immigrantjustice· Jun 6

Our NIJC summer picnic was another reminder of how special our team is! ☀️ Staff & family gathered at a Chicago park on a beautiful day to enjoy great food, friendly competition, and quality time together. Click through for some of our favorite moments from the day!

A large group of staff from NIJC is gathered on outdoor steps in front of a building with traditional architecture. One person holds a banner that reads "National Immigrant Justice Center." It’s a sunny day, and many people are smiling.

NIJC team members smile and serve food at an outdoor group picnic. They are standing by a table with various dishes under a pavilion with red and yellow pillars. Trees and greenery are visible in the background.

A group of four people stand outdoors by a ice cream container. They are smiling and have name tags. Some balloons are visible on the table, and there are trees and a building in the background.

A group of people sit on blankets in Ping Tom Park by a river. There are industrial structures in the background, and the weather is sunny. Some people are smiling and making peace signs.

National Immigrant Justice Center@immigrantjustice· Jun 2

The big day has finally arrived! As we kick off the 27th Annual NIJC Human Rights Awards, we’re proud to recognize our sponsors, whose extraordinary commitment to justice and human dignity helps make this celebration, and NIJC’s work all year long, possible. Thank you all for your support!

The image is a promotional graphic for the 27th Annual National Immigrant Justice Center Human Rights Awards. It lists premier sponsors including GCM Grosvenor, Jenner & Block, Katten, Kirkland & Ellis, Sidley, Skadden, and Winston & Taylor.

27th Annual National Immigrant Justice Center Human Rights Awards poster. Includes logos of platinum sponsors: Baker McKenzie, Faegre Drinker, JPMorgan Chase, KMA Zuckert, Latham & Watkins, Mayer Brown, McDermott Will & Schulte, Reed Smith, Seyfarth, and Troutman Pepper Locke.

The image is a promotional graphic for the 27th Annual National Immigrant Justice Center Human Rights Awards. It lists Emerald Sponsors: Arnold & Porter, Chapman, Cozen O'Connor, DLA Piper, Littler, Morgan Lewis, Quinn Emanuel, Ropes & Gray, and Willkie. The background includes a group of people.

National Immigrant Justice Center@immigrantjustice· May 31

Via pro bono service with NIJC, ITW attorneys have represented asylees and refugees seeking green cards. Thx to their service, ppl now thrive in the U.S. At the 27th Annual Human Rights Awards, NIJC will honor them with the Human Rights Corporate Award! More: immigrantjustice.org/HumanRightsAwards

Image of a promotional graphic for the 27th Annual National Immigrant Justice Center Human Rights Awards. It features silhouettes of people in the background and prominently displays "HUMAN RIGHTS AWARDS" and "ITW" as the Human Rights Corporate Award recipient. The event is scheduled for Tuesday, June 2, 2026, in Chicago, IL. A web address for more information is provided at the bottom.

National Immigrant Justice Center@immigrantjustice· May 30

Jenner & Block has supported NIJC for decades via its pro bono service representing clients seeking asylum and other forms of legal relief. NIJC is proud to honor them w/ the Human Rights Practitioner Award at the 27th Annual Human Rights Awards! Learn more: immigrantjustice.org/HumanRightsAwards

National Immigrant Justice Center@immigrantjustice· May 29

🛑 “Mega master” immigration hearings are putting due process rights & lives at risk as groups of ppl are being rushed through court w/o lawyers. Read more: https://immigrantjustice.org/press-release/trump-administration-short-circuits-due-process-with-new-mass-hearings-for-unrepresented-immigrants/

A news statement from the National Immigrant Justice Center discusses the Trump administration's impact on due process for unrepresented immigrants, with a courtroom image in the background.

A quote from the National Immigrant Justice Center states: "It is critical for immigrants to know their rights and seek qualified legal assistance to ensure they are not rushed..." Below the quote, it says: "Lisa Koop, Director of Legal Services, National Immigrant Justice Center.

National Immigrant Justice Center@immigrantjustice· May 27

Congrats to the 2026 Rising Star Award recipients! These early-career attorneys have shown commitment by devoting time to pro bono work or representing people w/ complex cases. Join us at the Human Rights Awards on 6/2: https://immigrantjustice.org/blog/meet-the-2026-rising-star-award-recipients/

National Immigrant Justice Center@immigrantjustice· May 23

Families need healthcare, good schools, stable housing, food assistance, childcare, and community support - not detention centers. TAKE ACTION | Join us & @acaciajustice.org in telling your reps to vote NO on the reconciliation bill and to fund care, not cages: tinyurl.com/no2budget

National Immigrant Justice Center@immigrantjustice· May 22

Being prepared ahead of time can make a hard situation more manageable. NIJC's Laura Cholula Chang shares advice for people preparing for an ICE check-in, including family preparedness planning, steps to take if detention happens, and more in this new video. Learn more: immigrantjustice.org/kyr

National Immigrant Justice Center@immigrantjustice· May 21

Earlier this month, pro bono volunteers from Skadden and Nuveen joined NIJC to help 9 DACA recipients renew their status. We are lucky to have pro bono partners who dedicate their time and expertise to supporting our immigrant neighbors as they continue building their lives here in Chicago.

Pro bono volunteers from Skadden and Nuveen sit at tables in a conference room, engaged in conversation with clinic attendees.

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National Immigrant Justice Center@immigrantjustice· May 20

The countdown is on: the 27th Annual NIJC Human Rights Awards is less than two weeks away! Join us in Chicago on June 2 as we come together to recognize human rights champions and corporate, civic, and community leaders. Get tickets before they sell out 👇🎫: immigrantjustice.org/HumanRightsAwards

National Immigrant Justice Center@immigrantjustice· May 20

El Congreso se prepara para votar ESTA SEMANA para darle MILES DE MILLONES a ICE y CBP, y nuestra comunidad se está movilizando para detenerlo. Desde D.C., NIJC's Andrea Carcamo explica lo que está en juego. Dígale al Congreso que priorice a las familias, no a ICE: immigrantjustice.org/stopice

National Immigrant Justice Center@immigrantjustice· May 20

Congress is preparing to vote THIS WEEK to give BILLIONS to ICE & CBP and our community is mobilizing to stop it. From a rally in DC, NIJC Policy Director Azadeh Erfani explains what's at stake & why we need to act now. Tell Congress to put families over ICE: https://immigrantjustice.org/stopice

National Immigrant Justice Center@immigrantjustice· May 19

We're excited to honor Viator House of Hospitality with the Community Change Award at NIJC's 27th Annual Human Rights Awards! Their services allow young men who have fled violence & persecution to build lives & skills while focusing on their immigration cases immigrantjustice.org/HumanRightsAwards

National Immigrant Justice Center@immigrantjustice· May 18

Our community made history by spurring Congress to end the partial govt shutdown without more money for ICE & CBP. But now, Congress is trying to push a new round of funding through w/ $72 BILLION for ICE & CBP ACT NOW | Tell Congress: Not 1 more dollar for detention, family separation & violence:

National Immigrant Justice Center@immigrantjustice· May 15

Local law enforcement has a choice to not help Trump admin's deportation agenda. Watch NIJC's Azadeh Erfani explain how another path is possible when trust & community needs are put over programs like 287(g). Thanks @ramirez.house.gov @chuygarcia.house.gov @sylviagarcia.house.gov for this hearing

National Immigrant Justice Center@immigrantjustice· May 14

For children seeking safety, navigating immigration court alone is nearly impossible. NIJC’s Hillary Richardson shares why kids need help of Illinois Access to Justice's network now more than ever. Sign the petition to tell the Illinois General Assembly to fund Access to Justice: bit.ly/A2JAction

National Immigrant Justice Center@immigrantjustice· May 10

Helping the community, where it matters most 💗: NIJC recently partnered with Apna Ghar to host an intake day. Several NIJC staff members met with community members to help them take the first step towards getting trusted immigration legal services. Check out highlights from the event!