Son freed from detention reunites with family on Mother's Day

Francisco, a 26-year-old who was granted asylum twice and remained detained in a rural Wisconsin jail, was finally freed and reunited with his family last weekend, surprising his mother on Mother's Day. NIJC filed a lawsuit last month seeking his release. Read the story in the Chicago Sun-Times and see the beautiful photo of Francisco reuniting with his mom.

COVID-19 positive in custody: Gustavo’s story

Gustavo described to his NIJC attorney what it's like to have COVID-19 while trapped in immigration jail and his story is very disturbing. Gustavo is detained at the Otay Mesa Detention Center in San Diego, California, where the first person to die of COVID-19 in detention was detained. Read Gustavo's story.

Webinar this week - False Friction: Reconciling COVID-19 and Immigrants’ Rights 

Thursday, May 14, 2020
9:30 - 10:30 a.m. CDT
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The Trump administration has used COVID-19 as an excuse to shut down immigration and harm immigrants, a goal it's been working towards since the beginning of its administration. Join NIJC this Thursday as we discuss the effects this false friction has on due process rights and for asylum seekers at the border, unaccompanied children, and individuals detained in immigration jails. Bring your questions for a brief Q&A. Sign up now to join the event.

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VIRTUAL 21st Annual NIJC Human Rights Awards

Tuesday, June 2, 2020
5:00 - 5:45 p.m. CDT
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We're so excited to announce our 21st Annual (and first-ever virtual) Human Rights Awards on June 2, 2020 at 5:00 p.m. CT featuring NPR correspondent and critically acclaimed author, Aarti Shahani, and some special guests. We invite you to join us no matter where you are! You won't want to miss it. RSVP now to join the virtual Human Rights Awards on June 2.