People raise their fists in the air on the steps of the U.S. Supreme Court after attending arguments in a case about the Deferred Action on Childhood Arrivals.
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People raise their fists in the air on the steps of the U.S. Supreme Court after attending arguments in a case about the Deferred Action on Childhood Arrivals.
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NILC Statement on Announcement SCOTUS Will Hear Birthright Citizenship Case

NILC Statement on Announcement SCOTUS Will Hear Birthright Citizenship Case

Dec 5, 2025 WASHINGTON — Kica Matos, president of the National Immigration Law Center, issued the following statement after the U.S. Supreme Court agreed to hear a high-stakes challenge to the Trump administration's attempt to end birthright...

NILC Statement on Dream Act Reintroduction

NILC Statement on Dream Act Reintroduction

Dec 4, 2025 WASHINGTON — Kica Matos, president of the National Immigration Law Center, issued the following statement after the reintroduction of the bipartisan Dream Act in the U.S. Senate:...

Can Undocumented Immigrants Access Health Care?

Can Undocumented Immigrants Access Health Care?

Ben D’Avanzo

Dec 4, 2025 Setting the record straight about immigrants and public benefits.

Rapid Response Update on Bond Eligibility for Undocumented Immigrants

Rapid Response Update on Bond Eligibility for Undocumented Immigrants

Nov 26, 2025 Read our latest legal explainer to learn how a new ICE policy attempts to expand immigration detention by limiting bond eligibility, and what this means for noncitizens under U.S. immigration...

NILC Wins Big at Shorty Awards

We’re incredibly honored to be named the Shorty Award winner for Large Non-Profit of the Year!

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On International Workers Day, May 1st, 2017; immigrants, workers, and activists held several marches to targets throughout downtown Manhattan to highlight the attacks on workers and the criminalization of the immigrant community.
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Workers’ Rights

Fighting for safe workplaces, fair wages, and the rights of workers to speak up without fear.

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Health Care

Expanding access to care and building toward a society where health is a right for all.

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About 15 thousand New Yorkers marched in support of immigrant families and to condemn the Trump administration’s “zero-tolerance” policies on June 30, 2018.

Enforcement

Challenging unjust policies that undermine due process and violate rights.

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Education

Defending the right to K-12 public education for every child, regardless of status.

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Economic Justice

Protecting everyone’s right to participate in the economy and thrive.

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Driver’s Licenses

Removing unnecessary barriers so that everyone has the freedom to move.

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DACA

Fighting alongside immigrant youth for a pathway to citizenship.

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Border & Asylum

Building a 21st century immigration system that centers human dignity.

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New Season: Freedom to Thrive Podcast

Tune in to our latest Freedom to Thrive Podcast episode, “Three Chords and the Truth,” where country singer and songwriter Bryan Andrews joins Hector Flores to talk about his music and why speaking up for immigrants and our communities matters now more than ever.

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Demand Congress Hold ICE Accountable

When we allow ICE to act with impunity, we are all less safe. Tell Congress to conduct rigorous oversight of ICE and take immediate steps to curb its abuse.

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