NIJC denounces new anti-asylum executive order.
Plus: gratitude and photos from the 25th Annual NIJC Human Rights Awards. 
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June 6, 2024

 

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NIJC condemns Biden's anti-asylum executive order

This week, the Biden administration announced a new policy that effectively shuts down the border to thousands of people fleeing harm and seeking safety.  

IN THE NEWS: "The policies announced today are near replicas of Trump-era asylum bans," said NIJC Director of Litigation Keren Zwick. "Only now, they come from an administration that vowed to protect the right to seek protection and support immigrant communities." Read our full statement here.

 
 

NIJC’s New York Times letter calls for POTUS to reassess handling of asylum 

In a letter to editor published in The New York Times, NIJC Board Chair Chad R. Doobay and Executive Director Mary Meg McCarthy called on the government to recommit to restoring justice to the immigration system, improve pathways to legal protection, and divert billions of dollars currently being spent to incarcerate and turn away asylum seekers to instead invest in processes that uphold due process and the right to asylum.
 
The letter also highlights NIJC's 40-year history of providing legal services in a punitive immigration system and efforts to expand access to counsel through a strong network of 2,000 pro bono attorneys. Read more here.

 

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Thank you: NIJC celebrates the 25th Annual NIJC Human Rights Awards

We'd like to give a huge thank you to all of our sponsors, awardees and supporters who helped make the 25th Annual NIJC Human Rights Awards an unforgettable event! You’ve been instrumental in helping us defend our community members against attacks on immigrant rights and access to legal aid. We were proud to recognize these efforts during our biggest event of the year and debut Finding Community and Living With Purpose, a video showcasing the lives of NIJC clients Camilo, Abdinasir and Habon who gained permanent legal status in the United States.

 

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NIJC helps young clients apply for permanent residence  

Together with pro bono attorneys from Faegre Drinker, NIJC recently helped several young clients apply for permanent residence through Special Immigrant Juvenile Status. View more pictures of the event on social media!

 

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New job opportunities at NIJC!

NIJC is currently hiring for new positions including Managing Attorney, Paralegal, Supervising Attorney and more. If you’re passionate about advocating for immigrant rights and want to make a meaningful impact, we encourage you to apply ASAP! Your unique experiences and skills could be exactly what we need.

Learn more about our open positions here.  

 

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