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    For nearly 50 years we have pursued justice and equality in all areas of immigration law, the criminal justice system, and in social policies related to immigration. SUPPORT US.

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    Exceedingly harsh immigration enforcement operations shred the fabric of whole communities, needlessly separating families.

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    We support the right of noncitizens to full democratic participation in society, including freedom of political expression.

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    We fight for justice and equality of treatment in all aspects of immigration law, the criminal justice system, and in social policies related to immigration.

Who We Are

For 47 years, the National Immigration Project has persistently promoted justice and equality of treatment in all areas of immigration law, the criminal justice system, and policies related to immigration. We provide technical assistance and support to legal practitioners, immigrant communities, community-based organizations, and all advocates seeking and working to advance the rights of noncitizens. Since its founding, the National Immigration Project has served as a progressive source for cutting-edge, advocacy-oriented legal support on issues critical to immigrant rights. Our success is built upon the membership and tax-deductible contributions of thousands of supporters nationwide.

News

Dan Kesselbrenner Announces His Retirement » (October 9, 2018)

Wellness and Self-care for Immigration Professionals Podcast » (July 26, 2018)

Congress Must Decriminalize Migration in Order to End Family Separation (July 11, 2018)

Terminating Removal Proceedings for Activists Targeted for Political Speech » (June 19, 2018)

New Emails and Memo Reveal New Depths of DHS/DOS’ Lawless Actions in Terminating TPS for Haitians » (May 15, 2018)

New Practice Advisories

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Challenging a "Tier III" Terrorism Determination in Removal Proceedings (Practice Advisory and Appendix) » (September 20, 2018)

Pereira v. Sessions: Challenging the Validity of Notices to Appear Lacking Time-and-Place Information » (July 5, 2018)

Our Publications

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The Short Immigration Guide to How Arrests and Convictions Separate Families (PDF)

Deportation 101 is available in Spanish and English

Seminars

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Day-long CLE sponsored by NIPNLG: Fighting Back in Removal Proceedings and in the Federal Courts. October 31, 2018 in Portland, OR. Visit our seminars page for more details.

Join Us

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Join the National Immigration Project and gain access to Listservs, Technical Assistance, and receive a $200 discount on Kurzban's Immigration Law Sourcebook, 15th ed.

Need an Immigration Lawyer?

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We have listings of lawyers nationwide who specialize in immigration law, and who are members of the National Immigration Project of the National Lawyers Guild.

Our Partnerships

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We are a partner in the Immigrant Justice Network.
Download our latest FAQ for Community Groups Regarding Immigration Enforcement of Trump's Executive Actions »