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March 5, 2026
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NILC Statement on Trump’s Firing of DHS Secretary Kristi Noem
WASHINGTON — Kica Matos, president of the National Immigration Law Center, issued the following statement after President Trump announced he will replace Department of Homeland Security Sec. Kristi Noem with Sen. Markwayne Mullin:
“Kristi Noem was a willing and eager participant in the Trump administration’s assault on our constitutional rights and its callous disregard for human life and dignity. While we welcome the end of Noem’s historically awful tenure at DHS, replacing her with Senator Markwayne Mullin only changes the public face of Trump and Miller’s destructive mass deportation and detention agenda. Ultimately, given his staunchly anti-immigrant stance, if confirmed, his leadership all but guarantees more of the same lawlessness and cruelty.
“This is the equivalent of putting lipstick on a pig, and we must act accordingly. Changing who sits atop Trump’s deportation machine should not dull the resolve of lawmakers who have courageously stood up to demand accountability from ICE and CBP. We cannot allow any more taxpayers dollars to go to ICE and CBP’s lawless attacks on our communities.”
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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
Ben D’Avanzo
Published May 7, 2026 Instead of continuing negotiations toward reforms and accountability, Congressional leaders...