NILC Statement on SCOTUS Birthright Citizenship Decision
Published Jun 30, 2026 Kica Matos, president of the National Immigration Law Center, issued the following statement in response to the U.S. Supreme Court’s decision on birthright citizenship.
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Federal Court Order: Border Patrol Hieleras Can No Longer Be a Constitution-Free Zone
Federal Court Order: Border Patrol Hieleras Can No Longer Be a Constitution-Free Zone
Published Nov 18, 2016 Federal Court Order: Border Patrol Hieleras Can No […]
NILC Responds to Trump Rhetoric and Bannon Appointment Announcement
NILC Responds to Trump Rhetoric and Bannon Appointment Announcement
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...
Trump Victory Signals Troubling Times in America
Trump Victory Signals Troubling Times in America
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...
California Dreamer Challenges Nationwide Immigration Injunction
California Dreamer Challenges Nationwide Immigration Injunction
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...
New NILC Reports Detail the Racist Origins of SB 1070, but Also New State and Local Inclusive Policies
New NILC Reports Detail the Racist Origins of SB 1070, but Also New State and Local Inclusive Policies
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...
Louisiana Man Sues to Strike Down Unconstitutional State Law Blocking Immigrants from Marrying
Louisiana Man Sues to Strike Down Unconstitutional State Law Blocking Immigrants from Marrying
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...
National Survey Results Find Executive Action Is Beneficial for Economy and Society
National Survey Results Find Executive Action Is Beneficial for Economy and Society
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...
Chicago Dreamer Challenges Nationwide Immigration Injunction
Chicago Dreamer Challenges Nationwide Immigration Injunction
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 […]
NILC to Honor 2016 Courageous Luminaries Awards Recipients at Annual Dinner
NILC to Honor 2016 Courageous Luminaries Awards Recipients at Annual Dinner
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...
NILC Decries Justice Denied to Millions of Immigrant Families
NILC Decries Justice Denied to Millions of Immigrant Families
Published Oct 3, 2016 NILC Decries Justice Denied to Millions of Immigrant Families LOS ANGELES — The U.S. Supreme Court today declined to rehear arguments in United States v. Texas, denying millions of immigrant families who would benefit from the Obama...
NY Dreamer Suing Government to Implement Obama Immigration Relief Heads to Court
NY Dreamer Suing Government to Implement Obama Immigration Relief Heads to Court
Published Sep 22, 2016 NY Dreamer Suing Government to Implement Obama Immigration Relief Heads to Court First […]
NILC Responds to Obama Administration’s Policy Shift on Haitian Refugees
NILC Responds to Obama Administration’s Policy Shift on Haitian Refugees
Published Sep 22, 2016 NILC Responds to Obama Administration’s Policy Shift on Haitian Refugees LOS ANGELES — In a sudden policy shift, the Obama administration announced today that it will move to swiftly deport survivors of Haiti’s devastating 2010 earthquake...
Civil Rights Groups: House Hearing Just Another Anti-Immigrant Sideshow
Civil Rights Groups: House Hearing Just Another Anti-Immigrant Sideshow
Published Sep 21, 2016 Civil Rights Groups: House Hearing Just Another Anti-Immigrant Sideshow Political Leaders Should Move Past Xenophobic Rhetoric WASHINGTON – As the House […]
Arizona Attorney General Issues Opinion Establishing Constitutional Standards for Enforcement of Key SB 1070 Provisions, Ending Lawsuit
Arizona Attorney General Issues Opinion Establishing Constitutional Standards for Enforcement of Key SB 1070 Provisions, Ending Lawsuit
Published Sep 15, 2016 Arizona Attorney General Issues Opinion Establishing […]
Immigrant and Civil Rights Groups Challenge Arizona Policy Denying Driver’s Licenses to Survivors of Domestic Violence and Other Immigrants
Immigrant and Civil Rights Groups Challenge Arizona Policy Denying Driver’s Licenses to Survivors of Domestic Violence and Other Immigrants
Published Sep 13, 2016 PHOENIX — Immigrant and civil rights groups have filed a legal challenge to Arizona’s policy of denying certain lawfully present immigrants access to driver’s licenses.