National Immigrant Justice Center

Shoutout to our friends at Littler for hosting a pro se asylum workshop, where nine people who recently arrived in the Chicago area received assistance with filing their asylum applications! As asylum rights are continuously facing scrutiny and attacks, this opportunity to help asylum seekers in our area couldn't have come at a better time. Thank you to all of our volunteers for your efforts! #immigrantjustice #legalaid #asylum #asylumrights #civilrights #humanrights #humanity #volunteering

Bonjour, French-speaking community members! Two of our Know Your Rights guides "If You Encounter ICE" and "What to Do if You or a Loved One is Detained" are now available in French! Access the French version of the "If You Encounter ICE" guide here: https://lnkd.in/gpwp6aKt and our guide "What to Do if You or a Loved One is Detained" in French here: https://lnkd.in/g4wzYyTv

NIJC Executive Director Mary Meg McCarthy recently took to the streets with Indivisible Chicago at a rally to support our community members. Our message was loud and clear to elected officials: members of our community are here to stay, their civil rights must be upheld, and we must continue to fund programs that protect people's basic rights. Watch this video to hear some of the most inspiring moments from Mary Meg's speech!

Our recent panel on the local impact of President Trump's early days in office discussed how national policy shifts affect our city—economically, environmentally, and socially. 🌍 Environmental Impact: Changes to climate policies and agency staffing could affect Chicago’s air, water, and protected lands. 🏳️🌈 LGBTQ+ Protections: Policy shifts may impact healthcare, education, and workplace rights. 📉 Economic Effects: Federal workforce cuts and immigration policies have real consequences for businesses and communities. Stay informed, stay engaged. Watch the full discussion here: https://lnkd.in/gMdB293u Brian C. Johnson Equality Illinois Sylvia Garcia The Chicago Community Trust Mary Meg McCarthy National Immigrant Justice Center Jennifer Walling Illinois Environmental Council

GOOD NEWS: We're proud to share that Notre Dame Law School students Sam Spain and Carmen Rosa Rida WON asylum for their NJIC clients, a family from Mexico who sought refuge in our country to escape life-threatening cartel violence. Now, the family is now able to live safely in Indiana! 💗 Congratulate Sam, Carmen, and this family on their victory in the comments and we'll pass your message along.

National Partnership for New Americans repost: 💌 This Valentine’s Day, let’s show some love to the immigrants who make Chicago stronger, more vibrant, and full of heart! ❤️🌍❤️ The message we’re sending is loud and clear, immigrants are welcome here! From our neighborhoods to our workplaces, immigrants enrich our communities every day. #LoveLettersToImmigrants #Chicago #immigrantrights #love #ValentinesDay

En caso de que no se haya enterado, nuestra página de Preguntas Frecuentes sobre Acción Diferida para los Llegados en la Infancia cubre todos los cambios más recientes con respecto al estado de DACA. Allí puede obtener respuestas detalladas a preguntas sobre: el impacto de la decisión Texas v. EE.UU., el estado de la regulación de DACA del expresidente Biden, el estado de las renovaciones y solicitudes de DACA y el proceso de renovación de la autorización de empleo. Obtenga más información aquí:

Volunteer attorneys and interpreters from Faegre Drinker, Latham & Watkins and Kirkland & Ellis assisted 18 children at our latest Special Immigrant Juvenile Status (SIJS) clinic with Chicago Volunteer Legal Services—our largest ever! Send these attorneys and kids some love in the comments. And a big thanks to our hosts at Kirkland.

Littler is committed to providing pro bono counsel to those in need. Our Chicago office hosted a #ProBono clinic in partnership with the National Immigrant Justice Center to aid individuals and families in their U.S. asylum applications. #LocalEverywhere #Immigration

The 4th amendment exists for a reason: people have the right to not live in fear of being arbitrarily arrested in their own homes or neighborhoods. In an interview with WBEZ Chicago, NIJC's Mark Fleming and Diana Rashid discuss the rampant rights violations that have occurred during recent immigration raids in Chicago. Get the full article here: https://lnkd.in/g5iE4X3A