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Despite Biden's campaign promises, we are witnessing an alarming pattern of detention expansion. "Work-around" contracts have allowed companies to extend the life of private detention facilities and the Biden administration is preparing to expand the use of e-incarceration by putting "as many as 350,000 people" under ICE's surveillance dragnet.

As we respond to these growing concerns and continue fighting for the liberation of our communities, we are grateful for your continued support. Please see below to learn about some of our recent advocacy efforts, resources, upcoming CLEs, and more.
Calling on Biden to Stop the Expansion of Surveillance
Earlier this week, Axios reported that the Biden administration is planning an expanded home confinement and curfew pilot program. To respond, the National Immigration Project and its partners issued a statement urging Biden to live up to his promises and move swiftly to phase out the use of immigration detention, not increase the number of people living under ICE's thumb.

Urging Biden Admin to End Private Detention
It has been over a year since the Biden administration passed its executive order on private prisons, and advocates have documented multiple instances in which the federal government has allowed for the creation of “work-around” or “pass-through” third-party contracts to extend the life of private detention facilities. This week, NIPNLG and its partners called for an investigation of the executive order's implementation — and for the order to extend to ICE detention.

New Practice Alert: Matter of Laparra
This new practice alert co-authored by the National Immigration Project and the American Immigration Council provides brief background on the case law relevant to Matter of Laparra, describes the Laparra decision and its implications, and provides practice tips for immigration practitioners in light of the decision.

National Immigration Project Merchandise is Here!
Visit the our new swag shop to find NIPNLG branded merchandise, such as sweaters, water bottles, mugs, and more! For a limited time, items featuring the beautiful NIPNLG illustration by Violeta Rotstein are also available!

Now Hiring: Legal Interns
We are now accepting applications for legal interns! Legal interns are exposed to a wide range of legal research and writing projects, including amicus briefs, pleadings in affirmative lawsuits, client declarations, practice advisories, legislative analysis, legal memoranda, advocacy letters, FOIA requests, and comments on proposed immigration regulations. Interns also assist with outreach and advocacy work.
February 14-15, 2022: Crimes and Immigration CLE Seminar

March 22-23, 2022: Spring 2022 CLE
National Immigration Project of the National Lawyers Guild
2201 Wisconsin Ave. NW, Suite 200 • Washington, DC 20007
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