Kica Matos, National Immigration Law Center · [email protected]

May 1, 2024 at 7:00 PM

10 seconds of your time

Friend, today we are joining workers around the world to honor May Day. It commemorates a powerful moment in United States history where in 1886, hundreds of thousands of workers went on strike, demanding safer working conditions and an eight-hour workday. May Day …

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  National Immigration Law Center · [email protected]

April 30, 2024 at 3:00 PM

In case you missed it:

Hi friend, did you see Kica’s email a couple days ago? In case you didn’t get a chance to read her message reflecting on her first year as president at the National Immigration Law Center, we’re bumping it to the top of your inbox. Once you read the email below, wi…

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  Kica Matos, National Immigration Law Center · [email protected]

April 29, 2024 at 6:30 PM

One year at NILC

Friend, When I first wrote to introduce myself to you, I shared my aspiration that together we will be “a powerful, unwavering movement dedicated to advancing immigrant justice.” And now, as I reflect on my first year as president of the National Immigration Law Ce…

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  Kica Matos, National Immigration Law Center · [email protected]

April 17, 2024 at 7:45 PM

Support for Key Bridge collapse victims’ families

Friend, On March 26, the Francis Scott Key Bridge in Maryland collapsed, tragically killing six immigrant workers who had been repairing potholes during a nightshift. Jose Mynor Lopez Carlos Hernandez Dorlian Castillo Cabrera Miguel Luna Maynor Yassir Suazo Sandova…

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  Diana Pliego, National Immigration Law Center · [email protected]

April 13, 2024 at 5:00 PM

Here we are, one year later

Friend, Exactly, one year ago today, President Biden announced he would lift Affordable Care Act (ACA) restrictions and expand Medicaid eligibility for DACA recipients, paving the way for people with DACA to access the ACA marketplace for the first time. As a DACA …

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  Kate Kahan, National Immigration Law Center · [email protected]

April 11, 2024 at 10:26 PM

Urgent: help prevent a border shutdown

Friend, we just learned that President Biden is considering shutting down the U.S.-Mexico border. This news follows a string of deliberate policy choices by the Biden administration to severely limit access to our country’s legal asylum system, while also doubling …

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  Josh Stehlik, National Immigration Law Center · [email protected]

April 11, 2024 at 8:30 PM

Our unfinished fight to dismantle Trump’s Muslim & African Bans

, Like many NILC supporters, you likely remember the day when President Trump signed the first Muslim Ban executive order, unleashing chaos in airports across the country. The policy was horrifying in its discriminatory intent, and the public reaction was powerful — thous…

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  Kate Kahan, National Immigration Law Center · [email protected]

April 10, 2024 at 11:00 PM

Just in – Biden considering border shutdown

Friend, we just learned that President Biden is considering shutting down the U.S.-Mexico border. This news follows a string of deliberate policy choices by the Biden administration to severely limit access to our country’s legal asylum system, while also doubling …

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  Kica Matos, National Immigration Law Center · [email protected]

April 10, 2024 at 8:05 PM

Today

“The greatest social justice changes in our country have happened when people came together, organized, and took direct action. It is this right that sustains and nurtures our democracy today.” - Dolores Huerta Hi, Today, we’re celebrating the 94th birthday of labo…

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  Kate Kahan, National Immigration Law Center · [email protected]

April 5, 2024 at 7:00 PM

Good news x3

Friend, it’s easy to feel overwhelmed watching and reading the news, especially when it comes to immigration policy. That’s why we want to take a moment to share three pieces of good news with you today: The Impact Fund recently honored the named plaintiffs in our…

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  Lisa Graybill, National Immigration Law Center · [email protected]

April 2, 2024 at 7:30 PM

We’re making important progress

Friend, I’m writing to share some important news with you. Over the past two years, we've been fighting against the harmful practice of judge shopping in Texas' federal district courts, and I’m thrilled to share a significant update. First as a reminder, judge shop…

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  National Immigration Law Center · [email protected]

March 28, 2024 at 8:57 PM

Before you log off

Hi there— we hope this email reaches you before you log off for the weekend. We’re reaching out because we’ve seen a recent dip in donations. With our end-of-quarter fundraising deadline on Sunday, it's critical that we raise enough to support our legal, advocacy, …

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  Kica Matos, National Immigration Law Center · [email protected]

March 22, 2024 at 3:00 PM

An update on S.B. 4

Friend, there has been a flurry of court rulings over the past week as Texas fights to implement its unconstitutional law, S.B. 4. As a reminder, the United States, the County of El Paso, and two legal services organizations filed suit to stop the law’s implementat…

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  Lisa Graybill, National Immigration Law Center · [email protected]

March 20, 2024 at 8:00 PM

My trip to the Texas border

Friend, I recently returned from a sobering trip to the border in my home state of Texas, alongside a group of immigrants’ rights advocates. I want to share what I saw with you because we cannot afford to turn a blind eye to the suffering and injustice happening ri…

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  Kate Kahan, National Immigration Law Center · [email protected]

March 14, 2024 at 8:00 PM

Hi, I’m Kate Kahan

Hi there, friend. I’m Kate Kahan, the new Executive Vice President of Programs at the National Immigration Law Center. I’m excited to join this incredible team, and I’m in your inbox to share a little bit about me and the work that lies ahead of us. I first got inv…

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  Lisa Graybill, National Immigration Law Center · [email protected]

March 12, 2024 at 7:00 PM

BREAKING: We filed a lawsuit against Texas’ S.B. 4

Friend, I wanted you to be among the first to know: In collaboration with our partner, the Mexican American Legal Defense and Education Fund (MALDEF), our legal team just filed a lawsuit challenging Texas’ draconian, anti-immigrant law, S.B. 4. While the United Sta…

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  National Immigration Law Center · [email protected]

March 11, 2024 at 7:31 PM

We’re coming up short

Friend, We’ll cut to the chase: We’re coming up short on our end-of-quarter fundraising goal and need your support. If you can, add a donation here. If you’re not ready to give just yet, please read on. We are in a difficult moment in this country. In recent weeks,…

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  Kica Matos, National Immigration Law Center · [email protected]

March 8, 2024 at 4:01 PM

Celebrating immigrant women today and every day

On this International Women's Day, I am proud to celebrate the immense courage, resilience, and power of immigrant women. As pillars in our families and communities, we forge new paths with an unwavering spirit, carrying dreams of better futures, and enriching the …

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  Raha Wala, National Immigration Law Center · [email protected]

March 7, 2024 at 11:11 PM

The State of the Union

Friend, President Biden is reportedly considering an executive action on the border that would resurrect some of Trump’s worst policy failures and jeopardize the safety of families seeking refuge — while doing nothing to improve our immigration system. And he could…

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  Raha Wala, National Immigration Law Center · [email protected]

February 29, 2024 at 1:00 AM

Before our February deadline

Team, our February fundraising deadline is right around the corner, and I want to emphasize why your support is so important at this moment: In the past few weeks, we have seen an alarming surge of anti-immigrant sentiment and policies. While the latest bill ultima…

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  National Immigration Law Center · [email protected]

February 27, 2024 at 12:15 AM

A quick recap:

As the winter season draws to a close, we want to extend our gratitude for your unwavering generosity and support, friend. Thanks to you, we've been able to make meaningful strides in our work to advance justice for immigrants. Here’s a quick recap of what we’ve be…

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  Kica Matos, National Immigration Law Center · [email protected]

February 22, 2024 at 10:00 PM

4 organizations to donate to this Black History Month

friend, Black History Month is a time to recognize and honor the legacy and invaluable contributions of the African Diaspora in the United States. As a leader in the immigrants’ rights movement and as a Black Latina woman from Puerto Rico — one of the world’s oldes…

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  National Immigration Law Center · [email protected]

February 14, 2024 at 10:28 PM

Double or triple your donation

Happy Valentine's Day, friend! As many of you already know, our compassion and love for immigrant communities is what inspires the work we do every day. And to us, showing that love is about so much more than a bouquet of roses or a box of chocolates. Love is about…

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  National Immigration Law Center · [email protected]

February 9, 2024 at 6:00 PM

Why deferred action matters >>>

Team, For too long, immigrant workers experiencing dangerous working conditions or unfair wages have been stuck in a cruel catch-22: If they don’t report abusive employers, nothing changes, and if they do, they could face retaliation based on their immigration stat…

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  Raha Wala, National Immigration Law Center · [email protected]

February 6, 2024 at 12:01 AM

Urge senators to vote NO on funding deal

We need your help right now, friend. Congress unveiled the text of its supplemental funding deal last night, which if passed, would decimate the U.S. asylum system. This “deal” would exact an incredible price — more families separated, more children detained, more p…

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  National Immigration Law Center · [email protected]

February 1, 2024 at 8:35 PM

And the award goes to...

Team, It’s awards season! Now that you've probably heard who is up for an Oscar, let’s turn our attention to the immigrants’ rights movement and the truly impressive wins that have come out of 2023. Over the past 12 months, immigrants and allies across the country …

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  Jessie Hahn, National Immigration Law Center · [email protected]

January 29, 2024 at 11:15 PM

One year ago

Team, One year ago this month, the Biden administration announced a policy that would allow immigrant workers who report dangerous or abusive workplaces to seek temporary protection from deportation while they assert their rights. By lifting the fear of retribution …

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  Kica Matos, National Immigration Law Center · [email protected]

January 22, 2024 at 11:30 PM

51 years

Folks, Today marks the 51st anniversary of Roe v. Wade, the historic Supreme Court decision in 1973 that established the right to abortion care in the United States. This transformative decision came after decades of determined activism. Many of us saw Roe as only …

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  Victoria Ballesteros Ramírez, · [email protected]

January 19, 2024 at 5:00 PM

🎥 You don’t want to miss this video

Friend, over the past several months, we traveled across the country with our Freedom to Thrive narrative project. From Long Beach to Nashville to Atlanta, we met with hundreds of people who shared with us what freedom to thrive means to them. Today, we are proud t…

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  Kica Matos, National Immigration Law Center · [email protected]

January 15, 2024 at 4:01 PM

Dr. King’s birthday

Friend, Today marks what would have been Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.’s 95th birthday. On this day, we honor his legacy and reflect not only on his inspiring words but also on the profound impact of his actions. In August, I had the privilege of standing alongside fe…

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  Kica Matos, National Immigration Law Center · [email protected]

January 13, 2024 at 5:01 PM

Our rally on Capitol Hill

Hello, This week, I was humbled to join a group of fellow activists on Capitol Hill at our #SaveAsylum rally, urging senators to reject the most extreme anti-immigrant legislation proposed in nearly a century. It was a powerful moment where we made it abundantly cl…

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  Nico Espíritu, National Immigration Law Center · [email protected]

January 12, 2024 at 3:01 PM

Breaking news: we won!

Friend, big news! A federal district court in Indiana today delivered a groundbreaking decision, removing barriers to obtaining Indiana driver's licenses and identification cards for residents under federal humanitarian protections. This decision is in our case wit…

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  Kica Matos, National Immigration Law Center · [email protected]

January 11, 2024 at 12:00 AM

New year, bigger vision

Friend, As we enter 2024, we stand firm in our belief that coming together in these unprecedented times will help us fight for a nation that works for all of us. As a reminder, our mission is to rebuild and reimagine our immigration system to ensure that everyone in…

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  Raha Wala, National Immigration Law Center · [email protected]

January 5, 2024 at 7:15 PM

Devastating consequences for immigrants

Friend, Congress returns to work on Tuesday, and we plan to welcome them back by protesting the alarming anti-immigrant policies they are considering adding to their foreign aid bill.  We need all the help we can get to amplify our message to senators leading up to…

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  National Immigration Law Center · [email protected]

December 31, 2023 at 10:01 PM

Last chance

We’re thankful for folks like you who have contributed generously throughout the month. Now, this is your last chance to donate before tonight’s matching gift challenge deadline. So, we’re asking: With just a few hours until midnight, your gift before the new year …

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  National Immigration Law Center · [email protected]

December 31, 2023 at 6:00 PM

We’re nearly there!

Dear friend, at this crucial moment in our country's history, we are reminded of the importance of community and the fight for freedom and equality. Our staff is already gearing up for what will be a crucial year for immigrants’ rights. Thanks to your partnership, …

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  National Immigration Law Center · [email protected]

December 30, 2023 at 9:00 PM

Together, we can raise $1 million

Hi friend — we wanted to provide an update on our $500,000 end-of-year matching gift challenge. We are well on our way to reaching this goal, but we still need to raise $25,000 by midnight tomorrow! Time is running out to make a gift before the year ends. Every gif…

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  National Immigration Law Center · [email protected]

December 30, 2023 at 4:00 PM

Less than 48 hours

Team, As you know, extreme, anti-immigrant lawmakers and organizations continue to attack immigrant youth, DACA recipients, and their loved ones. In September, a federal judge once again ruled against DACA, leaving hundreds of thousands of immigrant youth to grappl…

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  Tiffanie J. Luckett, National Immigration Law Center · [email protected]

December 26, 2023 at 11:00 PM

Without you, there is no NILC!

Friend, As an integral part of our community, we are truly grateful for your commitment to the cause of justice. All year long, you have been a driving force in everything we do. Without you, there is no NILC! You might have received several emails from us recently…

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  National Immigration Law Center · [email protected]

December 26, 2023 at 4:56 PM

Short

Hi friend — we understand you might be busy with the holidays, so we’ll keep this short. We are only $50,000 away from meeting our matching gift challenge! And with your help, we can reach it. Every donation, no matter the size, counts toward our critical year-end …

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  Ben D'Avanzo, National Immigration Law Center · [email protected]

December 24, 2023 at 9:00 PM

Our shared humanity

Team,  It may come as no surprise to you that our health care system consistently fails the more than 25 million in the United States whose primary language is not English. This population ranges from newly arrived refugees to communities indigenous to the U.S. Lan…

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  Gail Heath, National Immigration Law Center · [email protected]

December 24, 2023 at 4:01 PM

Our shared humanity

I’m Gail Heath, and I’m proud to be the Director of Employee Relations at the National Immigration Law Center (NILC). You might be wondering why I am emailing you today. Well, as we close out this incredible year, I’m reflecting on the profound impact immigration h…

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  National Immigration Law Center · [email protected]

December 23, 2023 at 5:59 PM

We need to be ready

We’re nearing the end of 2023 and working hard toward meeting our $500,000 matching gift challenge! Over the past few weeks, we have received gifts from donors across the entire country. We’re so grateful for the outpouring of support. We are almost there, but we s…

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  Ileanna Santiago Ruiz, National Immigration Law Center · [email protected]

December 22, 2023 at 6:30 PM

A personal reflection

Hello team, My name is Ileanna Santiago Ruiz. I'm a Senior Specialist on National Immigration Law Center’s (NILC) human resources department working on organizational development. I am reaching out to share my journey to NILC's work and invite you to join us in our…

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  Raha Wala, National Immigration Law Center · [email protected]

December 18, 2023 at 6:30 PM

This fight is personal

Friend, As the year winds down, it’s a time to reflect on what we’ve faced and accomplished together and reaffirm our resolve to remain steadfast in the fights ahead. Like so many families in America, immigration is at the heart of my family’s story. So when I see …

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  Raha Wala, National Immigration Law Center · [email protected]

December 15, 2023 at 5:00 PM

Know this:

I’ll cut straight to the chase, team — DACA remains under attack in the courts. Unless Congress does their job and passes a pathway to citizenship for immigrant youth, hundreds of thousands of young immigrants will continue to live in uncertainty from one court dec…

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  Kica Matos, National Immigration Law Center · [email protected]

December 14, 2023 at 5:21 PM

The White House is considering detrimental changes to the U.S. asylum system

Friend, The Biden administration is considering changes to the U.S. asylum system that are tied to ongoing negotiations with Congress around aid to Israel and Ukraine. These proposals would be extremely damaging to immigrant communities. This potential framework in…

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  Tiffanie J. Luckett, National Immigration Law Center · [email protected]

December 11, 2023 at 7:30 PM

Consider this

Team, Our fight for immigrant justice includes a broad battle for economic, racial, and gender justice, equitable health care and immigration systems, workers’ rights, and the intersectionality of our struggles. Everyone should experience full-lived freedom. Everyo…

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  Kica Matos, National Immigration Law Center · [email protected]

December 7, 2023 at 7:00 PM

The core of our work

Team, As I complete six months as the president of National Immigration Law Center, I can’t begin to tell you what an honor it is to be part of a team that fights back and fights forward — so seamlessly, so effectively, so relentlessly — for all low-income immigran…

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  Li Ann Antonio Sanchez (Estrella) · [email protected]

December 6, 2023 at 4:00 PM

My journey as a trans Indigenous woman

My name is Li Ann, and I recently participated in the National Immigration Law Center’s Freedom to Thrive event in Atlanta, GA Content Warning: The following story contains material that may be harmful or traumatizing to some audiences. Haga clic aquí para leer este…

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