Pushing back against family detention, suing ICE, new additions to the NIPNLG team, and more...

Dear Arianna,

This week, we saw further proof that the Biden administration is walking back on its promises to create a humane immigration system and instead embracing the Trump-era policies it once so fervently claimed to oppose.

As we ramp up our efforts to push back against these cruel policies and push forth a vision of an immigration system that is based on values of compassion and respect for everyone’s rights, we are thankful to have dedicated supporters like you by our side.

Read on for more highlights of our recent work.

Suing ICE, GEO Group & Wellpath LLC

Yesterday, in partnership with Stacy Tolchin, the National Immigration Project filed a complaint against ICE for the death of Martin Vargas Arellano on behalf of his son. The complaint also brings claims for negligence and the violation of detention standards against GEO Group, the private company that operates Adelanto ICE Processing Center, and Wellpath LLC, the contractors who conduct medical services at Adelanto.

Read the statement »

New Resource: FAQ on Deferred Action for Workers in Labor Disputes

Earlier this year, the Biden Administration issued a policy to ensure that workers who are potential victims or witnesses in pending labor investigations will temporarily live free from fear of deportation from the United States. In partnership with NILC, we released a resource to answer frequently asked questions about the new policy.

View FAQ in English »

View FAQ in Spanish »

Denouncing Family Detention

Earlier this week, The New York Times reported that the Biden Administration is "considering" a return to the cruel and abusive practice of detaining migrant families, which causes irreparable harm and inflicts unconscionable suffering. The National Immigration Project condemns this practice and news of its possible revival in the strongest possible terms.

Read our statement »

New Resource: Undesignated (Tier III) Terrorist Organization Tracker

This month, NIPNLG and IRAP released a chart listing organizations that have in the past been discussed in immigration cases as possible Tier III terrorist organizations. The chart harnesses publicly available information to bring much-needed transparency to Tier III designations and to provide notice to immigration practitioners and noncitizens about potential Tier III issues.

Learn More »

With 2023 in full swing, don't forget to register for our upcoming 2023 Spring CLE: All About Motions to Reopen. On March 30th, join us in Washington, DC for our first in-person CLE in nearly 3 years or join us virtually by Zoom to learn from some of the top legal minds in the field!

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This month, we are thrilled to welcome Rachel Davidson to the National Immigration Project team!

Rachel is the co-founder and director of the End SIJS Backlog Coalition, which will now be housed at the National Immigration Project. For years, the End SIJS Backlog Coalition has been pushing the Administration and Congress to change SIJS policy and the law to fix a major disconnect between the SIJS program and the green card visa allocation system that has left tens of thousands of immigrant youth in legal limbo, vulnerable to deportation and other harms.This work is done alongside impacted youth and over 70 allied organizations. Please join us in welcoming this exciting addition to our team!