Dear John, The pace of escalating actions by the Trump administration, and the tragedy and fear we all are being forced to endure feel overwhelming right now. But we will not give up. All of us at the National Immigrant Justice Center (NIJC) remain undeterred in the face of this onslaught, and we are deeply grateful to have you standing with us. NIJC will continue our work to protect immigrant rights and due process, no matter what. I hope you will consider making a gift today to support NIJC at this critical moment. Give now at https://immigrantjustice.org/donate. Together with our partners, NIJC is defending due process, fighting the expansion of unlawful arrests and arbitrary detention, and challenging the disappearance of community members. We are holding this administration accountable in the courts. NIJC is winning cases; and when we don’t, we are building strong records for appeal and documenting the erroneous decisions and illegal interpretations of the law. Only weeks into 2026, it is clear we have entered a new phase of this fight. Already, five lives have been lost. What sustains me during these dark times is the strength of the NIJC community. We believe in dignity, not cruelty. We believe in due process, human rights for all, and accountability under the law. This week, as we honor the legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., we are reminded that injustice anywhere is a threat to justice everywhere. NIJC is fighting back against cruelty and injustice to protect justice for everyone, and we cannot do it without you. This is your moment to speak up, to take action, and to show what side of history you are on. Your support matters. I hope you will make a donation today and stand with immigrants in our communities when they need it most. Give now at https://immigrantjustice.org/donate. With gratitude, 
Mary Meg McCarthy
Executive Director
National Immigrant Justice Center | 
