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National Immigrant Justice Center
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The National Immigrant Justice Center (NIJC) is a legal aid organization that advocates for human rights and humane immigration laws.
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While the immigration landscape has been full of challenges, kind words like these from our donors and supporters like you have meant the world to us. This Thanksgiving, we're grateful for your support - you inspire us to keep fighting!
Infographic from the National Immigrant Justice Center featuring a close-up of an adult comforting a child, with a quote about empathy and support for immigration. Image featuring a quote by an NIJC donor, discussing their motivation to support the organization due to the inhumane policies of the government, set against a backdrop of the National Immigrant Justice Center logo. The text is overlaid on a photo of NIJC's Mark Fleming standing in front of a microphone during a community press conference. An image featuring a quote about bringing America back to its intended good place, advocating for unity regardless of differences, attributed to an NIJC donor.
November 27, 2025 at 5:43 PM
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Need help renewing your DACA? NIJC is hosting a free renewal clinic next week on Dec 4 in Chicago. Get one-on-one support and stay protected. Register by Dec 1 here: https://immigrantjustice.org/calendar/daca-renewal-clinic-12-04-2025/
Infographic for a free DACA renewal legal clinic hosted by the National Immigrant Justice Center on Thursday, December 4, 2025, from 9:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. CST in downtown Chicago, Illinois. Includes website for registration.
November 26, 2025 at 6:26 PM
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We’re 1 week away from #GivingTuesday! Support NIJC and help defend due process for immigrants in your community. Learn more & donate early here:
https://immigrantjustice.org/GivingTuesday
Infographic image for Giving Tuesday on December 2, 2025. It features two people reviewing documents with a legal professional together at a table, with a '#GivingTuesday' and National Immigrant Justice Center logo and a call to action to donate and support due process and dignity for immigrants. Visit immigrantjustice.org/GivingTuesday for more details.
November 25, 2025 at 6:10 PM
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The NIJC team came together for our annual Thanksgiving potluck full of delicious homemade dishes, laughter, and shared stories. At this time, we’re grateful to have this safe, shared space as a reminder of the community we have together.
Three people laugh and talk at a table with food and drinks during a casual team potluck. A group of NIJC staff converse while sitting around tables during a potluck lunch in a modern conference room with large windows. Three people sit at a table engaging in conversation over a meal with plates of food and drinks in front of them in a room with a window overlooking buildings. A group of people gathered in a modern kitchen with a communal dining area, enjoying a meal together. The table is filled with various dishes and drinks.
November 23, 2025 at 1:03 AM
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What a night! Huge thanks to DLA Piper and all our pro bono partners for championing immigrant justice and making the NIJC's Pro Bono Celebration a massive success. Your commitment keeps our community strong, safe, and resilient. 💙
NIJC's Associate Leadership council smiles while posing for a group photo in front of a "National Immigrant Justice Center" banner. Image showing a group of individuals networking in a modern, curved, well-lit lobby area at a corporate event. NIJC's Alvin-William eats food at a buffet during NIJC's annual Pro Bono Celebration event, with other attendees in the background and a cityscape visible through the windows. NIJC Executive Director Mary Meg McCarthy speaks at a podium addressing event attendees with the National Immigrant Justice Center banner in the background, at a DLA Piper venue.
November 21, 2025 at 6:10 PM
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Despite unprecedented attacks on kids’ due process, NIJC & our legal partners have met every challenge – including representing 50 children when funding was stripped & protecting kids from unlawful deportation. This #WorldChildrensDay, our community is united & committed to protecting every child.
Promotional image for World Children's Day featuring an adult and a young child smiling at each other, set against a backdrop with a globe and the logo of the National Immigrant Justice Center. Information graphic stating: In March 2025, the government ended funding for unaccompanied migrant children. NIJC responded by joining a lawsuit challenging the decision and securing a preliminary injunction in the process. The image includes the logo of the National Immigrant Justice Center and a photo of a smiling child at the bottom. Promotional image from National Immigrant Justice Center highlighting their legal services, featuring a joyful child with text celebrating 50 lawyers volunteering to represent children. Promotional graphic by National Immigrant Justice Center advocating support for immigrant children, emphasizing their rights to due process, protection from deportation, and family reunification. Image features a smiling family of four in a park setting.
November 21, 2025 at 1:47 AM
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The countdown begins...#GivingTuesday is just 14 days away!

NIJC is providing legal consultations, representing detained ppl, challenging warrantless arrests. You can help defend due process on #GivingTuesday. Get a head start & give now: https://immigrantjustice.org/GivingTuesday
November 18, 2025 at 11:51 PM
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WARNING: DO NOT FALL FOR NAVA SETTLEMENT SCAMS! // ADVERTENCIA: ¡NO CAIGA EN LAS ESTAFAS DE ACUERDOS DE NAVA!
Poster warning not to fall for scams related to Nava settlement claims. It is completely unnecessary to seek independent representation to obtain relief under Nava. Call the Family Support Network Hotline at 855-435-7693 for more information. Includes logos of the National Immigrant Justice Center, ICIRR, and OCAD at the bottom. Poster in Spanish warning not to fall for scams related to Nava settlement claims. It is completely unnecessary to seek independent representation to obtain relief under Nava. Call the Family Support Network Hotline at 855-435-7693 for more information. Includes logos of the National Immigrant Justice Center, ICIRR, and OCAD at the bottom.
November 17, 2025 at 8:05 PM
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Spring 2026 internships for undergrad and law students are OPEN at NIJC!

We have legal internships in our Indiana offices and PILI internships in Chicago for law students.

The deadline to apply is November 21. Apply here 👉 https://immigrantjustice.org/careers
Promotional image for Spring 2026 internship opportunities at the National Immigrant Justice Center, showing four individuals around a table with laptops and documents, discussing in a brightly lit office setting. Text invites to apply at immigrantjustice.org/careers.
November 11, 2025 at 6:50 PM
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NIJC’s own Mary Meg McCarthy joined the TimeLine Theatre Company's “Sunday Scholars” panel following a performance of Hundreds and Hundreds of Stars, a powerful immigration story.

The show runs through November 9th! Learn more & get your tickets: https://timelinetheatre.com/events/hundreds-stars/
Five people smiling and posing together on a stage with a dark blue curtain backdrop. Four individuals are seated on a stage during a panel discussion with a vivid blue backdrop.
November 5, 2025 at 9:04 PM
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Last week, our colleagues at Cooley LLP partnered with NIJC's Recent Arrivals team to host a workshop to help people apply for asylum. We prepared seven initial asylum applications for immigrant community members, helping them with the first step toward security here in the United States.
Legal professionals engage in a briefing around a table, with laptops open and a presentation screen displaying a QR code in the background. Four professionals a engage in discussion around a table during a pro se asylum workshop hosted in downtown Chicago. A person presenting a slide titled 'Community Engagement' at a pro bono training, with participants seated around a conference table, looking at laptops and listening.
November 3, 2025 at 1:21 AM
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@govpritzker.illinois.gov launched a commission to track ICE & federal agent abuses in IL — a step toward accountability. More by @chicagotribune.com @olivia0.bsky.social:
https://www.chicagotribune.com/2025/10/23/illinois-accountability-commission-immigration-raids/?share=2tnwo1mniiioiiswa2tn
October 24, 2025 at 7:19 PM
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Today is the LAST DAY of the #5KforImmigrantJustice virtual race week! Hundreds of people around the country are doing their race to support immigrants in our communities. Check out these photos from our virtual racers!

There's still time to join! Sign up at https://immigrantjustice.org/5K
A collage of four images: a scenic sunset along a pathway with a utility tower, a smiling person wearing sunglasses and a white t-shirt, another smiling person in sunglasses before a water backdrop, and a tranquil pond featuring a tall brick chimney in the distance. Group of five people smiling wearing athletic clothes and posing for a photo outside, holding a sign saying "ICE Out" A group of eight volunteers wearing matching t-shirts with "National Immigrant Justice Center 5K" logos, posing together outdoors with trees and a clear sky in the background. Promotional image for the 7th Annual National Immigrant Justice Center Community for Immigrant Justice 5K. The event details include an in-person race day on October 11, 2025, at Millrace Trail in Goshen, IN, as well as virtual participation from October 11-18, 2025. There are six smiling participants pictured.
October 18, 2025 at 2:00 PM
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This week pro bono volunteers from Cozen O'Connor helped 10 people renew their DACA applications! Thanks to our pro bono colleagues for helping their clients maintain stability in the United States & advancing NIJC's mission to establish and defend the legal rights of all immigrants..
A group of legal professionals pose in front of a Cozen O'Connor logo in an office lobby.
October 17, 2025 at 6:56 PM
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NIJC is partnering with No Kings Rally & March on 10/18 in Chicago! Join us Saturday at noon to oppose attacks on families & due process. 📍 Butler Field @ Grant Park 🔗 http://bit.ly/HandsOffChiOct18
Promotional poster for "Hands Off Chicago No Kings" event on Saturday, October 18 at 12 PM, located at Butler Field in Grant Park. Features bold text, with a prominent "X" mark over a sketch of a crown, and stars in red and blue stripes representing the Chicago flag against a dark blue background.
October 16, 2025 at 7:07 PM
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In an interview with Fox 32 News, NIJC’s Associate Director of Litigation Mark Fleming sounds the alarm on ICE’s growing, inexcusable lack of transparency around unlawful arrests — including how many U.S. citizens have been illegally detained:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=o5AVX3TFQdE
October 14, 2025 at 4:52 PM
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The 7th Annual #5KForImmigrantJustice yesterday in Goshen, Indiana was a huge success! Shout out to the hundreds of people who showed up to support immigrants in our communities.

You can still join us! The virtual race week goes through Saturday 10/18. Sign up at www.immigrantjustice.org/5K
A group of National Immigrant Justice Center staff members wearing t-shirts for the 7th Annual NIJC 5K for Immigrant Justice standing in front of a brick building after the race. Group of people running in the NIJC 5K in a park on a sunny day, with some pushing strollers. Trees and a brick building in the background. Participants running in the NIJC 5K alongside a scenic river on a sunny day. Group of participants at a community outdoor event, wearing casual and athletic clothing, interacting and enjoying the sunny day. The back of one woman's t-shirt reads Community United, Pueblo Unido.
October 13, 2025 at 1:45 AM
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NIJC's Mark Fleming spoke to Fox 32 News abt the recent extension of the Castañon Nava consent decree and how ICE must no longer act w/ illegal disregard for rules concerning warrants for arrests and probable cause.

WATCH this clip & view the full convo:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=o5AVX3TFQdE
October 9, 2025 at 9:45 PM
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SIGN UP FOR THE 5K IT'S TWO DAYS AWAY: Register now to join the 7th Annual NIJC #5kForImmigrantJustice, virtually or in Goshen, IN on Saturday, October 11th. Support immigrants in our communities and provide vital legal services: https://immigrantjustice.org/5K
Promotional image for the 7th Annual National Immigrant Justice Center Community for Immigrant Justice 5K. It details an in-person race at Millrace Trail in Goshen, IN on October 11, 2025, and a virtual race from October 11-18, 2025. The image features a group of smiling participants in a previous event.
October 9, 2025 at 7:12 PM
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GOOD NEWS: Volunteers from Faegre Drinker and Discover helped 12 refugees from Burma, Iraq & Venezuela apply for green cards, bringing them one step closer to permanent residency in Chicago! 😊 💗
Pro bono volunteers from Faegre Drinker and Discover sit around a table with a clinic attendee, engaged in a discussion with laptops and notebooks in a modern conference room. Legal volunteers sitting around a conference table, engage with community members in a discussion with documents in front of them. Three volunteers work with a clinic attendee for their green card application as they gather around a table in a conference room.
October 7, 2025 at 5:11 PM
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🚨 ALERT: Immigration attorneys have received troubling notice of a potential ICE operation targeting unaccompanied immigrant kids.

⚠️📞 If you see ICE activity or need help, call the FSN Hotline: 855-435-7693. For more support visit ICIRR's website: bit.ly/ILEyesOnICE
Informational graphic about 'Freaky Friday' ICE raids targeting unaccompanied immigrant children, issued by the National Immigrant Justice Center and ICIRR. Features an image of a child and parent embracing, with a transparent overlay and text detailing the subject matter. Swipe instruction at bottom right. Informational graphic by the National Immigrant Justice Center and ICIRR explaining the term 'unaccompanied minor' as used in U.S. immigration context, detailing criteria such as arriving in the U.S. without parents and being designated by authorities as unaccompanied. Informational graphic by the National Immigration Justice Center and ICIRR. It addresses misconceptions about a possible ICE operation called "Freaky Friday," clarifying that it is not aimed at schools or unaccompanied immigrant children, and that any official communication would come via letter or email from an immigration officer, not through in-person visits. Infographic advising parents and sponsors on steps to take regarding children's safety, including keeping information secure and being wary of scams. Bullet points highlight actions such as not frightening children, keeping copies of communications, and consulting a reputable immigration attorney before paying for services.
October 3, 2025 at 8:41 PM
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🚨 ReadyNow! is a free, secure app for our community members to create an emergency plan & alert trusted contacts if they become detained. Remember, you’re never alone - you have resources and allies who can help! 📲 Download ReadyNow! on the App Store or Google Play & spread the word!
Image featuring a graphical representation of a smartphone displaying the 'ReadyNow!' app, designed to aid immigrants with an alert button prominently displayed. The backdrop includes a Monarch butterfly and a stylized cloud pattern. Promotional graphic for the mobile app "Now!," which helps at-risk immigrants by providing a personalized emergency plan. The app offers support in medical, legal, and child care needs and features a "Send Alert" button for immediate assistance upon detainment. A smartphone displaying a question "Why should I download the app?" and text explaining its benefits for sudden plan changes. Promotional image featuring two QR codes for app downloads, with one labeled for the Apple App Store and the other for Google Play, set against a cloud-patterned background. Text above reads "Download ReadyNow!"
September 28, 2025 at 12:50 AM
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📢 Today is the last day to get your free t-shirt! Register now for NIJC’s 7th Annual Community for Immigrant Justice 5K and snag this year’s limited-edition tee! 👕🏃‍♀️ Join us Oct. 11 in person or virtually: immigrantjustice.org/5k
#5KforImmigrantJustice
Dark blue heathered T-shirt design with the text "7th Annual National Immigrant Justice Center 5K 2025" printed on the front in white Back view of a heather dark blue T-shirt featuring the text 'COMMUNITY UNITED PUEBLO UNIDO' in white with a small logo for the National Immigrant Justice Center in between the English and Spanish text.
September 18, 2025 at 1:27 PM
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🦋 At Spudnik Press, NIJC staff printed monarch butterflies to honor the resilience and beauty that our community members bring to the world. S/o to the Spudnik team for their support! 💙
5 NIJC staffers stand around a table in a screen-printing workshop, holding up their artwork featuring butterfly prints, smiling proudly at their designs. Group of six people smile for a selfie in a workshop environment, surrounded by creative materials and tools.
September 17, 2025 at 7:15 PM
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We joined @icirr.bsky.social & community partners on Chicago’s Southwest Side to stand against ICE’s presence & abductions in our neighborhoods. 🏠 Watch NIJC's Cecilia Mendoza 👇

P.S. If you see ICE or need support, call ICIRR’s Family Support Network hotline: 1-855-435-7693
September 16, 2025 at 5:41 PM