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Trump Is Trying to Deter Us From Representing Immigrants in Court. It Won’t Work.
On March 22, the Trump administration issued a memo, directing the Attorney General and the Secretary of the Department of Homeland Security to take disciplinary and punitive action against attorneys practicing in our national courts. While the memo is broad, it takes particular aim at immigration lawyers, pro bono attorneys representing asylum seekers in immigration […]
Read MoreThe Missing Due Process for Gang Allegations
When the Trump administration essentially disappeared 238 Venezuelan men (and potentially women) living in the United States to a prison in El Salvador earlier this month, it alleged they were members of a Venezuelan gang. Administration officials declared with certainty that these men belonged to the Tren de Aragua gang, boasting on social media alongside dehumanizing propaganda from Nayib Bukele, El Salvador’s president. Trump […]
Read MoreWith Liberty and Justice for All: The Importance of “Know Your Rights” Education
In a country built on the principles of freedom and justice, certain fundamental rights for every individual—regardless of their immigration status—are protected under the U.S. Constitution and civil rights laws. However, recent attacks by politicians and government leaders have sought to distort the meaning of these rights and discredit efforts to provide “Know Your Rights” […]
Read MoreWhy Trump’s Use of the Alien Enemies Act Matters for America
The Trump administration’s invocation of the Alien Enemies Act on Friday—in a declaration that was initially kept secret, before being posted Saturday—has been held up in court for now, amid an escalating legal battle over the government’s compliance or lack thereof with a judicial order. But the importance of the Alien Enemies Act declaration isn’t […]
Read MoreIn Victory for Transparency, Court Finds DOGE Must Make Records Available to the Public
Last week, a federal court in the District of Columbia found that the Department of Government Efficiency, known as “DOGE,” is subject to public oversight through the Freedom of Information Act (FOIA). The decision is a victory for government transparency and democracy as a whole, as it requires that records created by DOGE such as […]
Read MoreMousa’s Story
IJC connects hundreds of people with legal representation that can change the course of their lives. One of these individuals is Mousa, who our partners in Colorado connected us with when he was being detained by ICE at the detention facility in Aurora, CO. Mousa is from an East African country where he faced persecution […]
Read MoreCongress Approves Even More Funding for Detention, Deportation
Congress is spending tax dollars on ICE and family separation instead of what would actually fix our broken system: our overloaded courts and lack of legal pathways to residency.
Read MoreStates with Healthcare Shortages Turn to Foreign-Trained Doctors, Showing Bipartisan Immigration Policies Benefit All
At a time when immigration policy remains one of the most divisive issues in American politics, an area of bipartisan agreement has emerged: expanding licensure pathways for international medical graduates (IMGs). IMGs are physicians who received their training outside of the United States. Communities across the country recognize the urgent need to address physician shortages […]
Read MoreWhile Federal Firings Focus on Immigration Processing, Funding for Immigration Enforcement Expands
In recent weeks, significant personnel reductions throughout the federal government made in the name of eliminating “waste” have caused concerns about the government’s ability to continue providing timely services. Agencies that provide immigration-related services have not been spared from these cuts, including those within the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), the Department of State (DOS), […]
Read MoreTexas Dream Act: Protecting Undocumented Students’ Access to Higher Education Is Economic, Educational Imperative
In 2001, Texas set a precedent by enacting House Bill 1403, commonly known as the Texas Dream Act, which grants eligible undocumented students access to in-state tuition rates at public colleges and universities. This landmark legislation—the first of its kind in the nation—has enabled countless students to pursue higher education, contributing significantly to the state’s […]
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