To learn more about key issues impacting immigrant communities, explore our Resource Library for expert-curated guides, toolkits, policy briefs, and more.
Freedom to Thrive: Priorities for Executive Action on Immigration in 2022
Published Feb 1, 2022
Learn more about specific steps the Biden administration can take to defend and advance immigrants’ rights in the United States in 2022.
“Lawfully Residing” Children and Pregnant Women Eligible for Medicaid and CHIP
Published Oct 1, 2021
This resource describes the immigration categories that are considered “lawfully present” for Medicaid and CHIP eligibility purposes for children and pregnant women. Originally published in July...
Immigration Databases, Information Sharing Systems, and Case Management Systems (Table)
Published Aug 1, 2021
This table introduces the vocabulary used in federal and state databases, information-sharing systems, and investigative technologies involved in immigration enforcement. Originally published in January...
Published Mar 9, 2021
Despite its attempt to fast-track the proposed rule, the Trump administration did not manage to finalize it before President Biden was inaugurated. The Biden administration should withdraw the rule in its entirety. This resource explains...
Cradle to Grave: Department of Homeland Security Builds System to Track and Surveil Immigrants and Impede Access to Lawful Status
Published Mar 4, 2021
This resource outlines USCIS's proposed rule to expand biometrics collection, how it would infringe on our rights, and suggests steps advocates can take to oppose adoption of the...
Summary of Key Provisions of the U.S. Citizenship Act
Published Feb 2, 2021
This resource highlights NILC’s analysis of the U.S. Citizenship Act, including certain key provisions of the bill and key areas we will advocate for needed improvements.
Published Jan 28, 2021
On January 20, 2021, President Biden took several immigration-related actions that signal a new era for immigration policy. This resource outlines his Day One actions.
Food Over Fear: Overcoming Barriers to Connect Latinx Immigrant Families to Federal Nutrition and Food Programs
Published Dec 2, 2020
This report sheds light on why many immigrant families are forgoing vital assistance from federal nutrition and food programs and lifts up recommendations aimed at ensuring that all families and individuals, regardless of immigration status,...
State and Local Immigrants’ Rights Developments, December 2019–August 2020
Published Sep 10, 2020
This report highlights the immigrant-inclusive state laws and policies adopted from December 2019 through August 2020, including efforts to provide relief to immigrant residents harmed by the COVID...
Health Care Providers: A Guide to Best Practices for Protecting Your Rights and Your Patient’s Rights
Published Aug 11, 2020
A guide to best practices for protecting your rights and your patient’s rights, produced by NILC, the ACLU of Texas, and Physicians for Human Rights.
