Deportation moratorium keeps families together and protects communities

NIJC is thrilled that President Biden is pausing deportations. This action will provide an opportunity for the Biden administration, in partnership with impacted communities and advocates, to reimagine how our country can welcome migrants and manage a fair immigration system while prioritizing human rights, racial justice, and family unity. Before lifting the moratorium on deportations, the administration must take several crucial steps. Read the statement from NIJC Executive Director Mary Meg McCarthy.

Stay tuned: NIJC will continue to keep communities updated with guidance and advisories about what this means for your family.

DACA is here to stay

On his first day in office, President Biden issued an executive order about the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) program, signaling the administration's commitment to and support of DACA and standing in stark contrast to the previous administration.

➡️ Visit NIJC's DACA Information Center for more details
➡️ Check out our updated frequently asked questions about DACA in English and Spanish
➡️ Register for an upcoming free DACA renewal legal clinic

A transformative vision for welcoming and compassionate migration policy

In many ways, the U.S. immigration system was built to keep out and punish immigrants. But it doesn't have to be this way. We envision migration policies that actually reflect American values and are grounded in racial justice, religious freedom, family unity, and community wholeness. NIJC compiled 10 principles that are foundational for a welcoming and compassionate immigration system that provides equal access to justice and protection for all. This is the system we'll keep fighting for. Read more.

See the Instagram slideshow of our 10 principles.

Court halts rule blocking access to asylum process

The day before a final rule changing procedures for asylum seekers was set to go into effect, a federal court judge temporarily blocked the Trump administration rule that would have created insurmountable obstacles for people applying for asylum in the United States. Read more about the lawsuit we filed with partner organizations and the ruling.

Webinar replay: How to Sever the Criminal Legal and Deportation Systems

The U.S. criminal and immigration systems, both of which disproportionately target Black people and people of color, have long been entangled. Watch NIJC’s policy and litigation experts discuss the harmful ways in which the U.S. criminal and immigration systems intersect and what we must do to sever this relationship to create an immigration system that treats people with dignity and respects human rights for all. Watch now.

More resources: Check out NIJC's new policy brief about ending the criminal-legal-to-deportation pipeline.