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    Coalition Files Amicus in U.S. v. Texas

    Coalition Files Amicus in U.S. v. Texas

    Published Dec 1, 2015 Coalition of Immigration, Civil Rights, Labor, and Social Service Groups […]

    U.S. v. Texas: DOJ Letter Opposing Extension

    U.S. v. Texas: DOJ Letter Opposing Extension

    Published Nov 24, 2015 Department of Justice Takes a Stand for Immigrant Families WASHINGTON — The U.S. Department of Justice today submitted a forceful letter to the Supreme Court opposing Texas’s request for additional time to reply...

    Texas v. U.S.: Request for Supreme Court Review Filed

    Texas v. U.S.: Request for Supreme Court Review Filed

    Published Nov 20, 2015 Obama Administration Files Formal Request for Supreme Court Review of Executive Actions on Immigration WASHINGTON — Today the U.S. Department of Justice formally filed its request, known as a petition for writ of...

    HR 4038: The Anti-Refugee Bill

    HR 4038: The Anti-Refugee Bill

    Published Nov 19, 2015 House of Representatives Fails Test of True Moral Leadership WASHINGTON — Avideh Moussavian, policy attorney at the National Immigration Law Center, issued this statement following today’s House approval of H.R. 4038: “Today, in...

    U.S. Governors May Not Ban Syrian Refugees

    U.S. Governors May Not Ban Syrian Refugees

    Published Nov 15, 2015 Governors’ Anti-Refugee Position Is Immoral and Illegal States may not choose to slam the door on Syrian refugees WASHINGTON — In the wake of last week’s terrorist attacks in Paris, France, nearly half...

    Se sostiene mandato judicial

    Se sostiene mandato judicial

    Published Nov 13, 2015 LOS ÁNGELES — En una evaluación sobre los derechos legales de los inmigrantes en centros de detención, una juez federal halló graves violaciones...

    Orantes-Hernandez v. Gonzales: Injunction Upheld

    Orantes-Hernandez v. Gonzales: Injunction Upheld

    Published Nov 13, 2015 LOS ANGELES — In a nationwide review of legal rights for immigrants in federal detention, a federal judge has found […]

    Texas v. U.S.: NILC Applauds DOJ Decision to Appeal

    Texas v. U.S.: NILC Applauds DOJ Decision to Appeal

    Published Nov 10, 2015 National Immigration Law Center Applauds Justice Department Decision to Seek Supreme Court Review in Texas v. U.S. NEW ORLEANS — Following news today that the U.S. Department of Justice has chosen to appeal...

    Fifth Circuit Decision in Texas v. U.S.

    Fifth Circuit Decision in Texas v. U.S.

    Published Nov 9, 2015 Fifth Circuit Upholds Preliminary Injunction in Texas v. U.S. National Immigration Law Center: “The power of our movement is greater than the sum of any anti-immigrant judgment” NEW ORLEANS — The U.S. Court of...

    POWER Act Reintroduced

    POWER Act Reintroduced

    Published Nov 5, 2015 Empowering U.S. Workers with the POWER Act WASHINGTON — The National Immigration Law Center applauds Rep. Judy Chu (D-CA) and her cosponsors for the reintroduction of the Protect Our Workers from Exploitation and Retaliation...

    North Carolina Anti-Immigrant Bill Becomes Law

    North Carolina Anti-Immigrant Bill Becomes Law

    Published Oct 28, 2015 Despite Recommendations from Law Enforcement Leaders, North Carolina Anti-Immigrant Bill Becomes Law GREENSBORO, N.C. — Despite vocal opposition from local law enforcement leaders, elected officials, and community advocates, Gov. Pat McCrory...

    Vote on Anti-Immigrant Bill Fast-Tracked

    Vote on Anti-Immigrant Bill Fast-Tracked

    Published Oct 20, 2015 Senate Fast-Tracks Vote on Extreme, Anti-Immigrant Bill Opposed by Law Enforcement, Mayors, Anti–Domestic Violence Advocates WASHINGTON — After skipping committee debate on a controversial bill, the full Senate is scheduled to vote today on...

    Senate Rejects Misguided Anti-Immigrant Bill

    Senate Rejects Misguided Anti-Immigrant Bill

    Published Oct 20, 2015 Senate Rejects Misguided Anti-Immigrant Bill Opposed by Broad Coalition of Mayors, Police Chiefs, and Crime-Victim Advocates WASHINGTON — The Senate today rejected a punitive bill that would have stripped law enforcement funding and grants...

    States Take Steps to Improve Life for All Residents

    States Take Steps to Improve Life for All Residents

    Published Oct 12, 2015 GOLDEN STATE LEADS THE WAY As Washington is Mired in Partisan Bickering, California and Other States Take Steps toward Policies to Improve Life for All Residents LOS ANGELES — California Governor Jerry...

    Battle Against SB 1070 Continues

    Battle Against SB 1070 Continues

    Published Oct 5, 2015 Civil Rights Coalition Continues Battle Against Arizona’s Nativist Law, SB 1070 PHOENIX — Plaintiffs in the federal lawsuit challenging the constitutionality of […]