Category: Advocacy

Racism and the US Immigration System

Advocacy | June 25, 2020

Dear Friends, Immigrant Legal Center’s mission is welcoming immigrants into communities with high-quality legal services, education, and advocacy. We are committed to welcoming and inclusivity work, intentionally striving for a … Continue reading "Racism and the US Immigration System"

Supreme Court DACA Decision

Advocacy News | June 18, 2020

On June 18, 2020, the Supreme Court of the United States held 5-4 that the decision by the DHS to terminate DACA was reviewable in federal court and also “arbitrary … Continue reading "Supreme Court DACA Decision"

Immigrants are Essential Store

Advocacy | June 17, 2020

We are excited to share our new Immigrant Legal Center store on @bonfire! Tell the world that #ImmigrantsAreEssential with one of our shirts, mugs or totes! All proceeds benefit Immigrant Legal Center … Continue reading "Immigrants are Essential Store"

“Essential” does not equal “Expendable”

Advocacy News | May 18, 2020

From National Justice for our Neighbors. Iowa JFON and Immigrant Legal Center—our JFON site in Nebraska—press their states to protect the health and safety of meatpacking workers, their families, and communities. In … Continue reading "“Essential” does not equal “Expendable”"

Take Action: Meatpacking Workers Need Essential Protections and Benefits

Advocacy | May 1, 2020

Nebraska communities need critical missing COVID-19 protections for meat and poultry workers without delay. Our families’ health, community health, and continued food production are at risk, as highlighted by growing … Continue reading "Take Action: Meatpacking Workers Need Essential Protections and Benefits"

A Dreamer’s Narrative

Advocacy | November 22, 2019

Trembling, as rivers of people flooded her lefts and rights while she scanned the room for her dad in a Greyhound bus port – that is what she was doing … Continue reading "A Dreamer’s Narrative"

Comment On Proposed Rule Change That Will Limit Asylum Seekers’ Ability to Lawfully Work

Advocacy | November 7, 2019

Get Involved | The Trump administration has proposed a change to immigration regulations which will end a court mandated rule that employment authorization applications for asylum seekers must be adjudicated … Continue reading "Comment On Proposed Rule Change That Will Limit Asylum Seekers’ Ability to Lawfully Work"