Trump’s Hateful Policies Are Decimating the State of the Union

02/25/2026

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2026 Phillip Burton Immigration & Civil Rights Awards

We’re Looking Forward to Seeing You at the 2026 Burton Awards!

The Immigrant Legal Resource Center is delighted to announce our 2026 Phillip Burton Immigration & Civil Rights Awards celebration. The ILRC is looking forward to welcoming you again to the Hotel Nikko in downtown San Francisco on Thursday, May 21 to celebrate the achievements in the immigration law and immigrant rights fields and to laud the impact of our 2026 Phillip Burton Immigration & Civil Rights honorees.

Information About Event

Date and Time

Thursday, May 21, 2026

Reception & Hosted Bar

5:30PM - 7:00PM

Dinner & Awards Program

7:00PM - 9:00PM

Location

Hotel Nikko

222 Mason Street

San Francisco, CA 94102

Other Info

Dress is Business or Cocktail Attire

RSVP by Thursday, May 14

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Award Winners To Be Announced

Supporting the Burton Awards

You can support the 2026 Burton Awards by selecting a level, buying tickets, or making a donation below.

Download the Sponsorship Packet for more information.

Questions

If you have any questions about the 2026 Burton Awards, please contact the Development Team at development@ilrc.org.

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Crimes

Removal Defense

On January 13, 2026, the Ninth Circuit issued an en banc decision holding that a violation of California Penal Code § 245(a)(1) (assault with a deadly weapon) is not a crime of violence. United States v. Gomez, No. 23-435 (9th Cir., Jan. 13, 2026) (en banc).

ILRC Comment to DHS on FOIA Final Rule

02/09/2026

Asylum

Citizenship and Naturalization

Crimes

DACA

Family-Based

ILRC submitted this comment to DHS opposing recent changes to FOIA rules effective January 22, 2026 that restrict public access. DHS published a final rule in violation of the Administrative Procedures Act by unlawfully bypassing public notice and comment. The rule eliminates paper filing of FOIA requests and allows DHS in its discretion to administratively close requests that it deems to insufficiently describe the records sought.

Critical New Changes to the Immigration Appeals Process

02/09/2026

Asylum

Community Resources

Removal Defense

The U.S. Department of Justice has issued a new rule that changes how immigration appeals are handled. The new rule shortens the time you have to appeal—which is how you ask for another court to review an unfavorable decision from an immigration judge.

Our Political Leaders Must Support the Full Dismantling of ICE

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Know Your Rights FAQ

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This guide offers practical answers to common questions, so community members can feel more prepared and confident when facing interactions with federal immigration enforcement officials. The guide also highlights specific details concerning Texas and Californian residents.

Unconstitutional and Abhorrent ICE Memo Comes to Light: ICE Instructs Officers to Violate Fundamental Constitutional Protections

01/22/2026

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Immigrant Legal Resource Center: We Will Never Let Trump’s White Supremacist Agenda Be Accepted as Normal

01/20/2026

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