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January 29, 2026
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NILC Statement Following U.S. Senate Vote on DHS Funding
WASHINGTON — Kica Matos, president of the National Immigration Law Center, issued the following statement after the U.S. Senate vote on DHS funding:
“We cannot in good conscience give another cent of our tax dollars to ICE and CBP when we’ve seen the deadly and inhumane consequences of their lawless operations in Minneapolis and communities around the country. We commend every Senator who took a stand today by voting NO to more funding for ICE and CBP. This is an important step toward justice and accountability. We urge members of Congress to continue to hold the line on any funding until ICE and CBP surge forces are out of Minneapolis and out of our communities, and until Congress enacts meaningful, permanent change to stem the flow of funds and stop the violence against immigrants and their communities.”
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Court Extends Order Requiring Tennessee to Issue Driver’s Licenses to Immigrants with Work Permits
Published Nov 10, 2026 NASHVILLE, Tenn. — Today, a judge signed an order extending a temporary restraining order (TRO) requiring the Tennessee Department of Safety and Homeland Security (TDOS) to continue issuing temporary driver's licenses to non-U.S. citizens...
TIRRC v. Tennessee Department of Safety and Homeland Security, Jeff Long
This case challenges a new rule from the Tennessee Department of Safety and Homeland Security (TDOS) that blocks many non-U.S. citizens from getting temporary driver’s licenses, even when they have authorization from the federal government to...
Last update: Nov 10, 2026
The Door v. Edlow
This lawsuit challenges the government’s broad attempts to rush the deportation of unaccompanied children in violation of their civil rights and U.S. law.
Last update: Nov 10, 2026
Congressional Letter: 120th Congress Must Prioritize Bold Immigration Agenda
Published Nov 9, 2026 Letter from 150+ organizations representing immigrant rights, labor, health care, faith, anti-poverty, racial justice, reproductive justice, and other advocacy sectors, urging the 120th Congress to enact a bold immigration agenda, prioritizing...