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September 16, 2025
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NILC Statement on ORR Whistleblower Report
WASHINGTON – Kica Matos, president of the National Immigration Law Center, issued the following statement after the New York Times reported on the existence of a whistleblower complaint providing facts that contradict a declaration the acting head of the Office of Refugee Resettlement made under oath in LGML v. Noem.
“This report is deeply concerning and underscores a disturbing pattern of the government misrepresenting pertinent facts in this case. We intend to continue using every legal avenue to advocate on behalf of these vulnerable children.”
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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