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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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 […]
NILC Lauds Bill by Illinois Rep. Gutiérrez to Expand Access to Obamacare Regardless of Immigration Status
NILC Lauds Bill by Illinois Rep. Gutiérrez to Expand Access to Obamacare Regardless of Immigration Status
Published Sep 30, 2015 NILC Lauds Bill by Illinois Rep. Gutiérrez to Expand Access to Obamacare Regardless of Immigration Status WASHINGTON — A bill introduced today by Rep. Luis V. Gutiérrez that would...
National Immigration Law Center Reacts to News that Speaker Boehner Will Step Down
National Immigration Law Center Reacts to News that Speaker Boehner Will Step Down
Published Sep 25, 2015 National Immigration Law Center Reacts to News that Speaker Boehner Will Step Down WASHINGTON — Speaker John Boehner announced on Friday that he will resign from the speakership and give up his congressional seat at...
Pope’s Visit Can Steer National Dialogue on Immigration
Pope’s Visit Can Steer National Dialogue on Immigration
Published Sep 24, 2015 WASHINGTON — In light of Pope Francis’s historic visit to the United States this week, during which he plans to meet with immigrants and address a joint session of Congress, National Immigration Law Center Executive Director Marielena...
National Immigration Law Center Denounces L.A. County Sheriff’s Immigration Enforcement Plan
National Immigration Law Center Denounces L.A. County Sheriff’s Immigration Enforcement Plan
Published Sep 23, 2015 National Immigration Law Center Denounces L.A. County Sheriff’s Immigration Enforcement Plan LOS ANGELES — The Los Angeles County sheriff announced Tuesday his newest plan to further entangle the L.A. County Sheriff’s...
National Immigration Law Center Denounces Anti-Immigrant Rhetoric at Second GOP Debate
National Immigration Law Center Denounces Anti-Immigrant Rhetoric at Second GOP Debate
Published Sep 16, 2015 National Immigration Law Center Denounces Anti-Immigrant Rhetoric at Second GOP Debate SIMI VALLEY, CA – The second Republican presidential debate tonight once again showcased the party’s commitment to extremist positions...
Obama Administration Terminates 430K Health Care Plans, Citing Unresolved Immigration Status and Citizenship Inconsistencies
Obama Administration Terminates 430K Health Care Plans, Citing Unresolved Immigration Status and Citizenship Inconsistencies
Published Sep 9, 2015 Obama Administration Terminates 430K Health Care Plans, Citing Unresolved Immigration Status and Citizenship Inconsistencies National Immigration Law Center demands HHS fix immigration status and citizenship verification process WASHINGTON...