National Immigrant Justice Center
@immigrantjustice.bsky.social
The National Immigrant Justice Center (NIJC) is a legal aid organization that advocates for human rights and humane immigration laws.
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NIJC is excited to launch our new visual identity and website! One year after we became an independent 501(c)(3) org, we're recommitting to our mission of defending the rights of immigrants, refugees, and asylum seekers.
Learn more here: immigrantjustice.org
Learn more here: immigrantjustice.org
NIJC’s own Mary Meg McCarthy joined the TimeLine Theatre Company's “Sunday Scholars” panel following a performance of Hundreds and Hundreds of Stars, a powerful immigration story.
The show runs through November 9th! Learn more & get your tickets: https://timelinetheatre.com/events/hundreds-stars/
The show runs through November 9th! Learn more & get your tickets: https://timelinetheatre.com/events/hundreds-stars/
November 5, 2025 at 9:04 PM
NIJC’s own Mary Meg McCarthy joined the TimeLine Theatre Company's “Sunday Scholars” panel following a performance of Hundreds and Hundreds of Stars, a powerful immigration story.
The show runs through November 9th! Learn more & get your tickets: https://timelinetheatre.com/events/hundreds-stars/
The show runs through November 9th! Learn more & get your tickets: https://timelinetheatre.com/events/hundreds-stars/
Last week, our colleagues at Cooley LLP partnered with NIJC's Recent Arrivals team to host a workshop to help people apply for asylum. We prepared seven initial asylum applications for immigrant community members, helping them with the first step toward security here in the United States.
November 3, 2025 at 1:21 AM
Last week, our colleagues at Cooley LLP partnered with NIJC's Recent Arrivals team to host a workshop to help people apply for asylum. We prepared seven initial asylum applications for immigrant community members, helping them with the first step toward security here in the United States.
ICE abducted thousands in Chicago—community members w/ families, jobs & roots are trapped and disappeared into unlawful detention. We're holding the govt accountable. More by @nbcnews.com:
https://www.nbcchicago.com/investigations/could-ice-have-lost-3000-immigrant-arrestees-in-chicago/3844220/
https://www.nbcchicago.com/investigations/could-ice-have-lost-3000-immigrant-arrestees-in-chicago/3844220/
Could ICE have 'lost' 3,000 immigrant arrestees in Chicago?
At least 3,000 jailed immigrants have vanished from federal records, according to human rights attorneys and organizations.
www.nbcchicago.com
October 31, 2025 at 7:04 PM
ICE abducted thousands in Chicago—community members w/ families, jobs & roots are trapped and disappeared into unlawful detention. We're holding the govt accountable. More by @nbcnews.com:
https://www.nbcchicago.com/investigations/could-ice-have-lost-3000-immigrant-arrestees-in-chicago/3844220/
https://www.nbcchicago.com/investigations/could-ice-have-lost-3000-immigrant-arrestees-in-chicago/3844220/
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Hurricane Melissa is now a Category 5 hurricane with winds up to 160 mph it heads towards Jamaica. At least seven hurricane-related deaths have been reported across the Caribbean so far, with three each in Jamaica and Haiti and one in the DR.
October 29, 2025 at 1:39 AM
Hurricane Melissa is now a Category 5 hurricane with winds up to 160 mph it heads towards Jamaica. At least seven hurricane-related deaths have been reported across the Caribbean so far, with three each in Jamaica and Haiti and one in the DR.
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There have been over 22 deaths in ICE custody since Trump’s inauguration, a record number of deaths within a calendar year since DWN began tracking in 2006. Take action as we collectively honor, remember, and grieve lives lost in ICE custody. #deadlydetention
🔗Join us: www.disappearedinamerica.us
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October 27, 2025 at 9:48 PM
There have been over 22 deaths in ICE custody since Trump’s inauguration, a record number of deaths within a calendar year since DWN began tracking in 2006. Take action as we collectively honor, remember, and grieve lives lost in ICE custody. #deadlydetention
🔗Join us: www.disappearedinamerica.us
🔗Join us: www.disappearedinamerica.us
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Save the date November 1-2! Join DWN, our members and partners across the country in honoring lives lost to immigration detention. Immigration detention is deadly and inherently inhumane. #DeadlyDetention @ndlon.bsky.social
🔗Go to www.disappearedinamerica.us to host and action or vigil.
🔗Go to www.disappearedinamerica.us to host and action or vigil.
October 27, 2025 at 9:48 PM
Save the date November 1-2! Join DWN, our members and partners across the country in honoring lives lost to immigration detention. Immigration detention is deadly and inherently inhumane. #DeadlyDetention @ndlon.bsky.social
🔗Go to www.disappearedinamerica.us to host and action or vigil.
🔗Go to www.disappearedinamerica.us to host and action or vigil.
“This is a mass incarceration bill,” said NIJC’s Jesse Franzblau to @theguardian.com about HR3486, which aims to impose 10 yr mandatory jail term minimums on migrants- giving huge profits to private prisons: https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2025/oct/03/republicans-bill-prison-sentence-immigration
Republican bill targets migrants who re-enter US illegally with mandatory 10-year sentences
Critics of new GOP act say it is a ‘mass incarceration bill' that forces harsh penalties on migrants for a non-violent offense
www.theguardian.com
October 30, 2025 at 4:50 PM
“This is a mass incarceration bill,” said NIJC’s Jesse Franzblau to @theguardian.com about HR3486, which aims to impose 10 yr mandatory jail term minimums on migrants- giving huge profits to private prisons: https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2025/oct/03/republicans-bill-prison-sentence-immigration
Thank you @jayapal.house.gov @chuygarcia.house.gov @ramirez.house.gov @robinkelly.house.gov Rep. Danny K. Davis & others for amplifying the voices of people impacted by Trump admin's illegal actions & holding it accountable. Watch: https://www.youtube.com/live/Ae9TVow1ztY?si=tnNbh4-v0aSjNGdL
Kidnapped and Disappeared: Trump’s Assault on Chicago
YouTube video by Representative Pramila Jayapal
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October 29, 2025 at 7:44 PM
Thank you @jayapal.house.gov @chuygarcia.house.gov @ramirez.house.gov @robinkelly.house.gov Rep. Danny K. Davis & others for amplifying the voices of people impacted by Trump admin's illegal actions & holding it accountable. Watch: https://www.youtube.com/live/Ae9TVow1ztY?si=tnNbh4-v0aSjNGdL
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Today, I hosted the fourth shadow hearing in my series Kidnapped and Disappeared focusing on Trump’s assault on Chicago.
We must continue to shine a light on the unlawful and inhumane way this administration is treating immigrants across the country.
We must continue to shine a light on the unlawful and inhumane way this administration is treating immigrants across the country.
October 25, 2025 at 12:07 AM
Today, I hosted the fourth shadow hearing in my series Kidnapped and Disappeared focusing on Trump’s assault on Chicago.
We must continue to shine a light on the unlawful and inhumane way this administration is treating immigrants across the country.
We must continue to shine a light on the unlawful and inhumane way this administration is treating immigrants across the country.
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Genesis is only 19 years old, but when her mother was kidnapped by ICE, she was left with no choice but to care for her younger sister, pay the family’s bills, and do all this while going to school.
We cannot allow ICE to continue tearing families apart.
We cannot allow ICE to continue tearing families apart.
October 26, 2025 at 12:35 AM
Genesis is only 19 years old, but when her mother was kidnapped by ICE, she was left with no choice but to care for her younger sister, pay the family’s bills, and do all this while going to school.
We cannot allow ICE to continue tearing families apart.
We cannot allow ICE to continue tearing families apart.
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At this week’s shadow hearing in Chicago, we heard from Lawrence Benito, the Executive Director at the Illinois Coalition for Immigrant and Refugee Rights, about the work he is doing to protect immigrants, and what he has seen from ICE.
Listen to his story:
Listen to his story:
October 26, 2025 at 8:36 PM
At this week’s shadow hearing in Chicago, we heard from Lawrence Benito, the Executive Director at the Illinois Coalition for Immigrant and Refugee Rights, about the work he is doing to protect immigrants, and what he has seen from ICE.
Listen to his story:
Listen to his story:
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Pastor David Black was attacked by ICE while praying for immigrants.
During our shadow hearing in Chicago, he shared his story, his fight, and his demand that we all continue to work to protect immigrant communities.
During our shadow hearing in Chicago, he shared his story, his fight, and his demand that we all continue to work to protect immigrant communities.
October 28, 2025 at 1:08 AM
Pastor David Black was attacked by ICE while praying for immigrants.
During our shadow hearing in Chicago, he shared his story, his fight, and his demand that we all continue to work to protect immigrant communities.
During our shadow hearing in Chicago, he shared his story, his fight, and his demand that we all continue to work to protect immigrant communities.
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Bob Reiter, President of the Chicago Federation of Labor, walks us through the devastating economic implications of ICE’s crackdown in Chicago. Listen here:
October 28, 2025 at 11:59 PM
Bob Reiter, President of the Chicago Federation of Labor, walks us through the devastating economic implications of ICE’s crackdown in Chicago. Listen here:
Free DACA renewal clinic in downtown Chicago on Nov 13! 💫 Whether it’s your 1st or 4th renewal, we’re here to help. RSVP by Nov 4 to save your spot: https://immigrantjustice.org/calendar/daca-renewal-clinic-11-13-2025/
DACA Renewal Clinic 11/13/2025 - National Immigrant Justice Center
During this free legal clinic, private attorneys from Chicago's top law firms will join with the National Immigrant Justice Center (NIJC) to complete and file applications for qualified applicants to ...
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October 27, 2025 at 11:32 PM
Free DACA renewal clinic in downtown Chicago on Nov 13! 💫 Whether it’s your 1st or 4th renewal, we’re here to help. RSVP by Nov 4 to save your spot: https://immigrantjustice.org/calendar/daca-renewal-clinic-11-13-2025/
NIJC's director of Litigation, Keren Zwick, spoke to @wbez.org @sashaannsimons.bsky.social about how lawyers, activists, and community members in Chicago are coming together to protect people from ICE.
Hear the full segment here:
Hear the full segment here:
Countering the blitz: How advocates, volunteers are doing ‘rapid response’ for immigrants targeted by ICE
Chicago legal advocates and volunteers in communities are quickly responding after ICE arrests to protect immigrants’ rights.
www.wbez.org
October 27, 2025 at 1:01 AM
NIJC's director of Litigation, Keren Zwick, spoke to @wbez.org @sashaannsimons.bsky.social about how lawyers, activists, and community members in Chicago are coming together to protect people from ICE.
Hear the full segment here:
Hear the full segment here:
@govpritzker.illinois.gov launched a commission to track ICE & federal agent abuses in IL — a step toward accountability. More by @chicagotribune.com @olivia0.bsky.social:
https://www.chicagotribune.com/2025/10/23/illinois-accountability-commission-immigration-raids/?share=2tnwo1mniiioiiswa2tn
https://www.chicagotribune.com/2025/10/23/illinois-accountability-commission-immigration-raids/?share=2tnwo1mniiioiiswa2tn
October 24, 2025 at 7:19 PM
@govpritzker.illinois.gov launched a commission to track ICE & federal agent abuses in IL — a step toward accountability. More by @chicagotribune.com @olivia0.bsky.social:
https://www.chicagotribune.com/2025/10/23/illinois-accountability-commission-immigration-raids/?share=2tnwo1mniiioiiswa2tn
https://www.chicagotribune.com/2025/10/23/illinois-accountability-commission-immigration-raids/?share=2tnwo1mniiioiiswa2tn
Here's what people are experiencing on the ground in Chicago right now—trauma, constitutional violations, racial profiling, violence from fed agents—& how our communities are protecting each other 👇 https://immigrantjustice.org/blog/chicago-field-hearing-background-stories-of-impacted-individuals/
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October 24, 2025 at 5:10 PM
Here's what people are experiencing on the ground in Chicago right now—trauma, constitutional violations, racial profiling, violence from fed agents—& how our communities are protecting each other 👇 https://immigrantjustice.org/blog/chicago-field-hearing-background-stories-of-impacted-individuals/
In a "shadow" hearing today in Chicago, Congress members examined Trump's unlawful actions, hearing from the community, clergy & rapid responders abt trauma, constitutional violations & labor impacts. https://immigrantjustice.org/blog/chicago-field-hearing-background-stories-of-impacted-individuals/
Members of Congress Hold Field Hearing on Chicago Immigration Raids - National Immigrant Justice Center
In a field hearing today in Chicago, over a dozen members are examining Trump’s unlawful and aggressive actions in Chicago and meeting with witnesses who have experienced personal trauma, constitution...
immigrantjustice.org
October 24, 2025 at 5:06 PM
In a "shadow" hearing today in Chicago, Congress members examined Trump's unlawful actions, hearing from the community, clergy & rapid responders abt trauma, constitutional violations & labor impacts. https://immigrantjustice.org/blog/chicago-field-hearing-background-stories-of-impacted-individuals/
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I’m in Chicago, hosting a shadow hearing on Trump’s unlawful immigration actions.
Follow along here: m.youtube.com/watch?v=Ae9T...
Follow along here: m.youtube.com/watch?v=Ae9T...
October 24, 2025 at 1:15 PM
I’m in Chicago, hosting a shadow hearing on Trump’s unlawful immigration actions.
Follow along here: m.youtube.com/watch?v=Ae9T...
Follow along here: m.youtube.com/watch?v=Ae9T...
@newyorker.com quotes NIJC's Mark Fleming on our recent litigation victory prohibiting ICE from arresting people without warrants or probable cause in parts of the Midwest. Read more about how the Chicago community is defending due process & our neighbors:
The Conflict on the Streets of Chicago
Federal agents have violently arrested hundreds of undocumented immigrants in the city. Pastors, activists, and lawyers are considering how aggressive the response should be.
www.newyorker.com
October 23, 2025 at 4:55 PM
@newyorker.com quotes NIJC's Mark Fleming on our recent litigation victory prohibiting ICE from arresting people without warrants or probable cause in parts of the Midwest. Read more about how the Chicago community is defending due process & our neighbors:
Federal agents are defying court orders, tear gassing peaceful communities, and making unlawful arrests across Chicagoland. ABC 7 Chicago + NIJC's Mark Fleming unpacks what’s at stake if ICE keeps ignoring the law:
What happens if federal agents defy court orders? Experts weigh in on arrests, crowd control tactics
Video appears to show federal agents deploying tear gas against the public in Albany Park without any audible warning - something that is unlawful under a court order from last week.
abc7chicago.com
October 20, 2025 at 1:43 AM
Federal agents are defying court orders, tear gassing peaceful communities, and making unlawful arrests across Chicagoland. ABC 7 Chicago + NIJC's Mark Fleming unpacks what’s at stake if ICE keeps ignoring the law:
Today is the LAST DAY of the #5KforImmigrantJustice virtual race week! Hundreds of people around the country are doing their race to support immigrants in our communities. Check out these photos from our virtual racers!
There's still time to join! Sign up at https://immigrantjustice.org/5K
There's still time to join! Sign up at https://immigrantjustice.org/5K
October 18, 2025 at 2:00 PM
Today is the LAST DAY of the #5KforImmigrantJustice virtual race week! Hundreds of people around the country are doing their race to support immigrants in our communities. Check out these photos from our virtual racers!
There's still time to join! Sign up at https://immigrantjustice.org/5K
There's still time to join! Sign up at https://immigrantjustice.org/5K
A federal court dealt a major blow to ICE’s use of racial profiling and warrantless arrests. Read @nytimes.com coverage about this major win for due process and immigrant rights in the Midwest: https://www.nytimes.com/2025/10/08/us/chicago-ice-federal-judge-warrantless-arrests.html
Federal Judge Imposes New Limits on ICE Operations in the Midwest
www.nytimes.com
October 17, 2025 at 8:46 PM
A federal court dealt a major blow to ICE’s use of racial profiling and warrantless arrests. Read @nytimes.com coverage about this major win for due process and immigrant rights in the Midwest: https://www.nytimes.com/2025/10/08/us/chicago-ice-federal-judge-warrantless-arrests.html
This week pro bono volunteers from Cozen O'Connor helped 10 people renew their DACA applications! Thanks to our pro bono colleagues for helping their clients maintain stability in the United States & advancing NIJC's mission to establish and defend the legal rights of all immigrants..
October 17, 2025 at 6:56 PM
This week pro bono volunteers from Cozen O'Connor helped 10 people renew their DACA applications! Thanks to our pro bono colleagues for helping their clients maintain stability in the United States & advancing NIJC's mission to establish and defend the legal rights of all immigrants..
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The @aclu.org, @unitedwedream.org and Abundant Futures Fund are joining forces to launch the Defending Our Neighbors Fund, a historic initiative housed within Rockefeller Philanthropy that surges financial support to nonprofit legal service providers supporting thousands of families.
October 16, 2025 at 1:58 PM
The @aclu.org, @unitedwedream.org and Abundant Futures Fund are joining forces to launch the Defending Our Neighbors Fund, a historic initiative housed within Rockefeller Philanthropy that surges financial support to nonprofit legal service providers supporting thousands of families.