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Published Aug 21, 2026 In a major victory for families, fairness, and the rule of law, a federal court in New York struck down the Trump administration’s blanket, nationality-based “public charge” ban on immigrant visa processing for people from 75...
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Published Jan 3, 2017 NILC Responds to Johnson Letter on DACA Information WASHINGTON — Responding to concerns about what a future administration could do with the identifying information of individuals who applied for Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA),...
Published Dec 22, 2016 NILC Responds to Obama Administration Announcement on NSEERS LOS ANGELES — Responding to a groundswell of advocacy by civil rights groups, the Obama administration is ending the National Security Entry-Exit Registration System (NSEERS), a...
Published Dec 9, 2016 Bill to Protect People with DACA Underscores DACA’s Importance WASHINGTON — Senators Lindsey Graham (R-SC) and Dick Durbin (D-IL) have introduced legislation aimed at allowing people who are eligible or have applied for temporary relief...
Published Dec 7, 2016 NILC Responds to Appointment of Gen. John Kelly to Head Homeland Security LOS ANGELES — News outlets have reported that President-elect Donald Trump will appoint retired Marine General John Kelly as secretary of the Dept. of Homeland Security...
Published Dec 5, 2016 Xavier Becerra, Longtime Champion of Californians’ Rights, to Serve as State’s First Latino Attorney General LOS ANGELES — Gov. Jerry Brown has appointed Rep. Xavier Becerra to serve as California’s next attorney general. Brown...
Published Nov 30, 2016 NILC Responds to Selection of Rep. Price to Head HHS WASHINGTON — President-elect Donald Trump’s transition team has announced that Rep. Tom Price of Georgia, a staunch opponent of the Affordable Care Act (ACA) and other federal programs...
Published Nov 18, 2016 Federal Court Order: Border Patrol Hieleras Can No […]
Published Nov 14, 2016 NILC Responds to Trump Rhetoric and Bannon Appointment Announcement WASHINGTON — President-elect Donald Trump announced during a “60 Minutes” interview aired last night that he would seek to immediately deport millions of immigrants...
Published Nov 8, 2016 Trump Victory Signals Troubling Times in America National Immigration Law Center responds to electoral results WASHINGTON — Donald J. Trump has been elected president of the United States. Trump, a Republican whose campaign was...
Published Nov 3, 2016 California Dreamer Challenges Nationwide Immigration Injunction New lawsuit alleges Texas order not binding in California, advances actions already taken in New York, Illinois SAN FRANCISCO — A new federal lawsuit filed today advances efforts...
Published Nov 3, 2016 New NILC Reports Detail the Racist Origins of SB 1070, but Also New State and Local Inclusive Policies As legislative sessions and legal disputes wind down, we try to take stock of how they’ve played out, including the lessons they’ve...
Published Oct 18, 2016 Louisiana Man Sues to Strike Down Unconstitutional State Law Blocking Immigrants from Marrying NEW ORLEANS — A Louisiana man is challenging an unconstitutional state law that denies some...
Published Oct 18, 2016 National Survey Results Find Executive Action Is Beneficial for Economy and Society WASHINGTON — Those who received work authorization through the Obama administration’s executive actions have improved their economic situation, stimulated...
Published Oct 12, 2016 Chicago Dreamer Challenges Nationwide Immigration Injunction New lawsuit advances efforts started in New York, alleges Texas order not binding in Illinois CHICAGO […]
Published Oct 7, 2016 NILC to Honor 2016 Courageous Luminaries Awards Recipients at Annual Dinner LOS ANGELES — The National Immigration Law Center (NILC) is proud to announce this year’s recipients of its Courageous Luminaries Awards: longtime community...