Civic Engagement

Engaging immigrants and developing their leadership in the democratic process.

Legal Assistance

Providing expertise on complex issues of immigration law, procedure and policy.

Policy & Advocacy

Engaging in advocacy and educational initiatives on policies that impact immigrants.

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Supporting immigration legal assistance via immigration law trainings (seminars and webinars), immigration law manuals and materials, and our Attorney of the Day immigration consultation service to develop capacity and leadership in immigration law and to promote the democratic process. Find out more...

 

Announcements

Immigration Reform: The Past, Present and Future (Podcast)

This compelling new recording features ILRC founder, Bill Hing, and Eric Cohen, ILRC Executive Director, as they share lessons learned from the Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986 (IRCA), specifically concerning the policy efforts and implementation. They also  discuss the Senate immigration bill (S.744, “The Border Security, Economic Opportunity, and Immigration Modernization Act”) and provide advice and best practice tips to organizations on policy advocacy and immigration reform implementation.

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ILRC Urges Congress to Expand Due Process Reforms & Broaden Commitment to Families

The ILRC joins other advocates in applauding this important first step towards modernizing our broken immigration system. However, more work must be done to ensure that this legislation is fair, inclusive of all families, and consistent with American values of justice.

Read the entire press release here.

New DACA Training Series for Non-Attorney Volunteers – View it Now!

Are you planning to volunteer at a DACA workshop or clinic? If so, you’ll want to view these new resources to help you get started. In this three-part training series for non-attorney volunteers that are interested in helping out individuals apply for DACA, you’ll learn all about the eligibility requirements, how to help applicants complete the necessary forms, and organize supporting documents.

View now.