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Collective Freedom Project Launches: Shows How Communities are Fighting Criminalization
The Collective Freedom Project launched today, an effort of more than 24 organizations and coalitions throughout the country committed to waging campaigns that bring together both citizens and noncitizens in efforts to fight against criminalization in pursuit of collective freedom. The project tells the stories of how local communities in Atlanta, California, Chicago, and Texas have successfully protected people from police and Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) violence, ended the use of a racist gang database, closed jails and immigrant detention centers, and pursued a groundbreaking state legislative agenda.
California Supreme Court Directs Lower Court to Vacate Old Conviction for Deported Activist
(San Francisco, CA)—The California Supreme Court today ordered the lower court to vacate the old conviction for deported activist Robert Vivar, bringing him one step closer to being reunited with his family in the U.S.
In response to Harris County Sheriff Gonzalez's Pending Nomination as ICE Director, Advocates Demand Accountability and Bold Action
Biden’s First 100 Days Shows Some Promise on Immigration But We Demand Much More
(Washington)— As we mark the first 100 days of the Biden Harris Administration, the Immigrant Legal Resource Center (ILRC) sees some promising action taken on immigration, but we demand much more. For example, the ILRC welcomes Biden’s executive order directing the Department of Justice not to renew contracts with privately-run prison operators as an important step in tackling mass incarceration in the US. However, the ILRC is disappointed that this order does not extend to Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) facilities, since ICE uses private prisons much more than the Bureau of Prisons. Similarly, this week the administration announced efforts to limit enforcement actions at courthouses but created several extremely broad exceptions that will allow this harmful practice to continue. Particularly problematic is a “public safety” exception that ICE continues to use as a narrative to portray immigrants as dangerous.
Anti-Black Racism Still Rampant in Criminal Legal System in Spite of Guilty Verdicts in Chauvin Trial
(San Francisco, CA)—Anti-Black racism is still rampant in the criminal legal system in spite of the guilty verdicts on all counts against Derek Chauvin for murdering George Floyd. The Immigrant Legal Resource Center (ILRC) will continue to stand in solidarity with Black communities and allies who have come together to fight a justice system that devalues Black lives in this country.
In Latest Lawsuit, Texas AG Continues to Deploy White Supremacist Agenda Against Immigrants
(Austin, Texas) — Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton continues to use his white supremacist agenda to attack immigrants. In the latest of his frivolous lawsuits, Paxton has sued the Biden- Harris Administration, on behalf of Texas and Louisiana, alleging that the administration’s interim immigration enforcement priorities are unlawful. The Biden-Harris administration has issued interim immigration enforcement policies that direct Department of Homeland Security (DHS) agents to focus arrests, detention, and deportation on certain “priority” individuals, rather than all immigrants. Texas and Louisiana have sued to try to force the government back into Trump-era immigration policies to detain and deport people en masse. The lawsuit is pending before Judge Drew Tipton of the Southern District of Texas, a Trump appointee and the same judge who blocked the administration’s 100-day deportation moratorium earlier this year (in a lawsuit also brought by Texas). If successful, the lawsuit would further entrench ICE’s impunity and enable the agency to continue its harsh enforcement practices which target Black and Brown immigrant communities, resulting in the thousands of people being detained, deported and torn from their families and communities.
Biden Harris Administration Must Work with Communities to Find Compassionate Ways to Support Unaccompanied Minors
(SAN FRANCISCO, CA)—The Immigrant Legal Resource Center (ILRC) is calling on the Biden Harris Administration to work with local stakeholders and communities to find compassionate ways to support unaccompanied minors at the southern border.
Immigrant Legal Resource Center Applauds Rob Bonta’s Nomination to be California’s Next Attorney General
(San Francisco, CA)—The Immigrant Legal Resource Center (ILRC) applauds Gov. Gavin Newsom’s nomination today of Rob Bonta as the state’s next Attorney General since Bonta has shown he understands that the path toward public safety and human decency is not paved by increased criminalization. If approved, Bonta would be the first Filipino-American to hold this office.
American Dream and Promise Act Passes House; Some Immigrant Youth and TPS Holders Continue to be Excluded From Relief
(WASHINGTON)—Today, the American Dream and Promise Act (HR6) was passed by the House of Representatives as a result of years of leadership and tireless advocacy by immigrant youth and TPS holders seeking dignity for their families and communities. Unfortunately this bill disqualifies certain immigrant youth and TPS holders who have had contact with the criminal legal system or criminal convictions from eligibility for relief.
Undocumented Essential Workers Deserve Expedited Path to Citizenship
(WASHINGTON)—There are more than five million undocumented essential workers who have been a critical part of the U.S. COVID-19 response and deserve an expedited path to citizenship. The Immigrant Legal Resource Center (ILRC) supports the introduction of the Citizenship for Essential Workers Act and calls on both houses of Congress to ensure that no unnecessary bars and hurdles are put in the way of this path.
The Dream and Promise Act Should Include Relief for All Immigrant Youth
The Dream and Promise Act Should Include Relief for All Immigrant YouthDenying Some Youth Relief Does Not Represent ILRC’s Vision for Immigration Solutions
ILRC Responds to USCIS’s Reversal of Trump’s Civics Test
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: February 22, 2021Contact: Courtney Holsworthnatzinquiries@rabengroup.com
U.S. Citizenship Act Must be Accessible to All Immigrants
U.S. Citizenship Act Must be Accessible to All Immigrants
ICE Will Remain a Well-Oiled Deportation Machine Under Director’s Interim Guidance
ICE Will Remain a Well-Oiled Deportation Machine Under Director’s Interim Guidance Johnson Guidance Revives ICE’s Racist Agenda from Trump Administration
Human & Immigrant Rights Groups File Amicus Brief Amid Continued Concerns Over Dangerous Conditions in Privately-run Detention Centers Due to the Pandemic
For Immediate Release: Wednesday, Feb. 17, 2021Press contacts: media@ilrc.org
Roadmap to Citizenship Must be Inclusive of All Immigrants
Roadmap to Citizenship Must be Inclusive of All Immigrants
Immigrant Legal Resource Center Demands Reversal of Public Charge Rule
Immigrant Legal Resource Center Demands Reversal of Public Charge Rule
The Immigrant Community Needs Biden to be Bolder
The Immigrant Community Needs Biden to be Bolder
Groups hail reintroduction of #NewWayForward Act to end criminalization of immigrants
For Immediate Release: Tuesday, Jan 26, 2021Contact: Arianna Rosales; arosales@ilrc.org; Tara Tidwell-Cullen, TTidwellCullen@heartlandalliance.org; Jon Rodney, jon@immdefense.org
First-Ever State Funded Legal Fellowship Program Launches in California for Attorneys Committed to Providing Legal Services to Immigrants
Biden Administration Must Work with Communities to Eradicate White Supremacy to Fully Address Changes Needed in the Immigration System
Biden Administration Must Work with Communities to Eradicate White Supremacy to Fully Address Changes Needed in the Immigration System
Judge Rules DACA Program to be Restored in Full
For Immediate Release: December 4, 2020Contact: Donna De La Cruz, media@ilrc.org
Houston Leads Coalition Celebrates $2M Immigration Legal Services Fund for Low-income Harris County Residents
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASETuesday, November 10, 2020
ILRC Puts Forth a Blueprint for the Biden-Harris Administration to Undo Egregious Trump Policies
For Immediate Release: November 7, 2020Contact: Donna De La Cruz, media@ilrc.org
ILRC is Ready to Provide Support to Partners, Coalitions While Every Vote is Counted
ILRC is Ready to Provide Support to Partners, Coalitions While Every Vote is Counted