NILC represents American Families United, an advocacy organization dedicated to ensuring U.S. citizens and their noncitizen spouses can remain together in the United States without fear of separation. Our amicus brief features the stories of families who are in danger of separation if the Keeping Families Together Parole in Place policy is prevented from going into effect.
Legal Documents
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U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Texas, Tyler Division
- Brief of Amicus Curiae American Families United – Oct. 25, 2024
- Order Setting Hearing Deadlines – Oct. 4, 2024
- Unopposed Motion to Extend Defendant’s Answer Deadline – Sept. 4, 2024
- Plaintiffs’ Motion for Temporary Restraining Order, Preliminary Injunction, and Stay of Agency Action – Aug. 23, 2024
- Complaint – Aug. 23, 2024
Lucy v. Skrmetti
This lawsuit challenges the constitutionality of H.B. 1704, a Tennessee bill that unlawfully usurps federal control over the U.S. immigration system.
Last update: Jun 4, 2026
Groups File Federal Lawsuit Over Tennessee’s New Extreme Anti-Immigrant Law
Published Jun 4, 2026 The National Immigration Law Center, American Civil Liberties Union, and ACLU of Tennessee filed a federal class-action lawsuit today challenging a new Tennessee law, HB 1704, that unconstitutionally usurps federal immigration enforcement power...
Community Alert: What we know about the new USCIS Policy Manual change on Deferred Action
Published Jun 2, 2026 This resource explains important information about the recent changes to the USCIS Policy Manual on Deferred Action and how they may affect different people.
Despite Being Flush in Cash, DHS Wants $70 Billion More in Tax Payer Dollars
Published May 7, 2026 Instead of continuing negotiations toward reforms and accountability, Congressional leaders...
American Families United
Amicus Brief