Biden administration makes new effort to end Remain in Mexico

Last week, the U.S. Department of Homeland Security published a long overdue memo terminating the inherently inhumane and unlawful Migration Protection Protocols, also known as the “Remain in Mexico” program. Once again, we call on the Biden administration to take every step available to end Remain in Mexico and other border policies, like Title 42, that subject asylum seekers to harm and make Black, Brown, and Indigenous people suffer for seeking lawful protection at the U.S. border. Read more.

Illinois counties improperly profit off the detention of immigrants

McHenry and Kankakee counties in Illinois have openly admitted to continuously misusing federal funds that are intended to care for individuals detained by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE). Meanwhile, people in detention don't have basic hygienic products, adequate and fresh food, or decent medical care. Read our latest blog post.

Men in Florida detention center demand investigation into anti-Blackness

Two men detained by ICE at Glades County Jail are demanding an investigation into abuses they experienced including anti-Blackness, physical assault, medical neglect, and extended periods of solitary confinement. NIJC and a coalition of local and national organizations filed a civil rights complaint on their behalf to investigate the facility and demand the immediate release of people detained in immigration detention. Read more about our civil rights complaint.

Lawful permanent resident, deported after mental health breakdown, seeks to come home

NIJC is representing a permanent resident named Teddy Birhanu in petitioning the U.S. Supreme Court for a review of rules that led to his deportation to Ethiopia after he was arrested while in a mental health crisis. Teddy's experience exposes the U.S. immigration system's discrimination against people with mental illness and our country’s racist policing of Black men. NIJC lawyer Keren Zwick shares his story on our blog.

WATCH: Policy Corner - Immigration Detention Is Expanding

At our latest virtual Policy Corner, NIJC's policy team and formerly detained community advocate Robert discussed the harmful expansion of immigration detention during the Biden administration. If you missed it, you can watch the recording on our website.

Upcoming Justice & Java event - Strength in the Face of Struggle: Stories from Our Community

Tuesday, November 16, 2021
12:00 - 1:00 PM CT
Virtual via webinar
Register now for log in info: https://bit.ly/jj111621

Justice is a series of small and large victories. As we wind down another calendar year we reflect on the strength, perseverance and heart required in the fight for human rights, especially for immigrants. Join us for a mid-day coffee break to celebrate the many ways our community leverages our talents to successfully overcome obstacles. We'll hear from volunteer attorneys, a young immigrant, and community partners, who will talk about victories from the past year.

NIJC is hiring!

NIJC is one of the country's leading human rights organizations and we are looking for passionate people to join our team providing life-changing legal services and advocating for a humane immigration system. We have positions open for all experience levels, in a variety of projects, and in various office locations. Check out our open positions and apply today!