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NIJC Executive Director slams inhumane Biden asylum ban, suggests better solutions Fewer people arriving to seek asylum in the U.S. does not mean the Biden administration's asylum ban is positive for Chicago. NIJC, along with other organizations, is suing to block the new asylum ban that is inhumane and violates international and U.S. laws protecting people’s right to seek asylum. IN THE NEWS: In a letter to the Chicago Sun-Times, NIJC Executive Director Mary Meg McCarthy reiterates that the asylum ban only places more people in danger. "Here is what has worked in Chicago: community members and legal and social services providers coming together, with support from the city and state governments, to develop creative solutions to humanely welcome newcomers,” McCarthy said.
Read the full article here. |
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New report recounts abuse LGBTQ migrants face in detention NIJC, Human Rights First, and Immigration Equality have published a report detailing the accounts of 41 LGBTQ+ migrants who were detained by U.S. Immigration & Customs Enforcement (ICE) and Customs and Border Protection (CBP) and subjected to many forms of abuse while in detention facilities.
IN THE NEWS: In an interview with Newsweek, NIJC Policy Director Nayna Gupta said LGBTQ+ migrants fleeing countries to escape severe violence should not face new dangers in the U.S. “Instead of providing refuge and safety, the United States subjects them to conditions in immigration detention facilities that aggravate their past trauma, neglect their medical needs, and expose them to discrimination and violence," Gupta said.
Read the article here. |
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NIJC celebrates Congressional resolution to help bring unjustly deported people home NIJC joined U.S. Representative Emanuel Cleaver to introduce the Chance to Come Home Resolution, which he co-sponsors with Representatives Adriano Espaillat and David Trone and Senator Cory Booker, and to show support for creating a central process for people who were unjustly deported from the U.S. to return home.
“As threats of mass deportations make national headlines, this Chance to Come Home congressional resolution reminds us that deportation of people with years of life in the U.S. imposes irreparable damage to children, separates families and loved ones, and undermines the prosperity of U.S. communities,” said NIJC Director of Policy Nayna Gupta. “This would be a small, but powerful step toward bringing basic fairness to the immigration system and repairing the damage deportation has already inflicted on far too many U.S. families across the country.”
Watch the full event recording and read our full statement here. |
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NIJC Externs at Notre Dame Law help woman and her children gain asylum protection Kathleen Ryan and Nicole Theriot, students at Notre Dame School of Law who participated in NIJC's externship, successfully advocated for their client during her asylum case! Thanks to their great work, a brave mother now has asylum status for herself and children. Celebrate their success on social media! |
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People seeking asylum receive limited scope representation at massive legal clinic |
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Pro bono attorneys help 20 people with DACA renewals and permanent residency Goldberg Kohn assisted 11 people in renewing DACA, while attorneys from Kirkland & Ellis LLP helped nine people with family petitions and applications for permanent residency. Congratulate them on a job well done! |
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NIJC joins City and partner organizations to welcome people newly arriving in Chicago NIJC Senior Attorney Lisiann Rodriguez recently joined a panel to discuss the robust and collaborative response to support thousands of newcomers in Chicago through legal services, resettlement resources, and protections for immigrant women. See photos of the event. |
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Lace up for Justice: Get a discount on NIJC’s 5K for Immigrant Justice Early Bird registration for our 6th Annual NIJC Community 5K for Immigrant Justice is open!
Bring your friends and family to one of our most beloved community events. Join runners and walkers of all ages to support immigrant rights and fund life-changing legal services. Join us in-person in Goshen, Indiana or virtually. Sign up ASAP to get a discount on your registration (this week only) and an exclusive 5K event t-shirt! Sign up for the 5K here. |
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