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    How the Biden Administration’s Expanded Asylum Ban Puts Lives at Risk and Contradicts American Values

    How the Biden Administration’s Expanded Asylum Ban Puts Lives at Risk and Contradicts American Values

    Published Sep 30, 2024 This policy brief analyzes the Biden administration’s decision to finalize and expand its asylum ban first established in an interim final rule in June 2024.

    The Orantes Injunction: Protections for Detained Salvadorans After a Worksite Raid

    The Orantes Injunction: Protections for Detained Salvadorans After a Worksite Raid

    Published Sep 12, 2024 Information for attorneys and legal workers representing persons detained in immigration worksite raids (or in any enforcement action) about the Orantes' permanent injunction.

    Frequently Asked Questions: The Orantes Injunction

    Frequently Asked Questions: The Orantes Injunction

    Published Sep 1, 2024 The Orantes injunction is a nationwide, permanent injunction requiring DHS to uphold certain rights of Salvadoran nationals in asylum proceedings. Originally published in November...

    FAQ: The U Visa and How It Can Protect Immigrant Workers

    FAQ: The U Visa and How It Can Protect Immigrant Workers

    Published Sep 1, 2024 This resource will provide a general overview of the purpose, benefits, eligibility, and requirements for the U visa and related immigration benefits, specifically as they apply to labor-based crimes. Originally published in September...

    Pathways to Citizenship for DACA Recipients: Legislative Updates & Analysis

    Pathways to Citizenship for DACA Recipients: Legislative Updates & Analysis

    Published Sep 1, 2024 NILC continues to urge Congress to pass a pathway to citizenship for immigrant youth who call this country home, so they can enjoy the same peace and stability that we all need to thrive. Part of that work involves monitoring and analyzing the...

    Three Facts to Know About Driver’s Licenses for Immigrants and Voting

    Three Facts to Know About Driver’s Licenses for Immigrants and Voting

    Published Aug 8, 2024 Addressing common misperceptions when it comes to noncitizens, access to driver’s licenses, and the ability to vote.

    Overview of Public Charge Regulations

    Overview of Public Charge Regulations

    Published Jul 1, 2024 This resource focuses on the clarifications and updates provided by the Biden Administration's public charge regulations that went into effect on December 23, 2022. Originally published in January...

    DACA y sus derechos laborales: Preguntas frecuentes

    DACA y sus derechos laborales: Preguntas frecuentes

    Published Jun 1, 2024 Dada la incertidumbre sobre el futuro de DACA, las preguntas y respuestas actualizadas que se dan a continuación brindan una reseña sobre sus derechos laborales como trabajador con DACA. Publicado originalmente en septiembre de...

    FAQ: What Is the DACA Rule and How Does It Impact Me?

    FAQ: What Is the DACA Rule and How Does It Impact Me?

    Published Jun 1, 2024 This resource, coauthored with the Immigrant Legal Resource Center (ILRC), answers commonly asked questions about the current state of DACA and the effects of the Biden administration’s 2022 rule on the...

    Frequently Asked Questions: DACA and Your Workplace Rights

    Frequently Asked Questions: DACA and Your Workplace Rights

    Published Jun 1, 2024 In light of the ongoing uncertainty about the future of DACA, our FAQ provides background on your workplace rights as a worker with DACA. Originally published in September 2017.

    State-Funded TANF Replacement Programs (Table)

    State-Funded TANF Replacement Programs (Table)

    Published Jun 1, 2024 This table lists state-funded programs that provide cash assistance to immigrants who are not eligible for coverage under the federally funded Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF) program. Originally published in November...

    Guide to Immigrant Eligibility for Federal Programs

    Guide to Immigrant Eligibility for Federal Programs

    Published Jun 1, 2024 A compilation of resources to help immigrants and advocates navigate the complex intersection of immigration and public benefits law.

    State-Funded Food Assistance Programs (Table)

    State-Funded Food Assistance Programs (Table)

    Published Jun 1, 2024 This table lists the state-funded programs that provide nutrition assistance to immigrants who are not eligible for coverage under the federally funded Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP). Originally published in November...

    DACA Recipients’ Access to Health Care: 2024 Report

    DACA Recipients’ Access to Health Care: 2024 Report

    Published May 29, 2024 This factsheet synthesizes findings from a 2023 survey of 560 DACA recipients, focused on access to health care and services.

    FAQ: Section 1557 Regulations Clarify Nondiscrimination Protections and Access to Language Assistance

    FAQ: Section 1557 Regulations Clarify Nondiscrimination Protections and Access to Language Assistance

    Published May 3, 2024 This FAQ answers questions about the Biden administration's regulations implementing broad protections from discrimination in health care under Section 1557 of the Affordable Care Act...