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Arizona SB 1070 at the U.S. Supreme Court: What it means for the Midwest

DePaul University College of Law Lewis Building Room 241 25 East Jackson Street Chicago, IL

This month the U.S. Supreme Court will hear oral argument in Arizona v. United States regarding the constitutionality of Arizona SB 1070, the notorious “papers please” immigration law that allows local police officers to arrest and question residents simply for “looking” undocumented. The Court's ruling could determine whether states have the right to pass their own immigration laws and in what circumstances state laws may trump federal immigration provisions. The Supreme Court's decision will have ramifications for communities across the United States. 

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Trivia Night Fundraiser for NIJC

English; 444 N. LaSalle Blvd.; Chicago, IL 60654

Join the National Immigrant Justice Center's Junior Leadership Board for a night of trivia fun! Beer and wine is included in the ticket price. Click here to register your team or yourself!

Proceeds benefit NIJC's work to protect human rights and due process for immigrants, refugees, and asylum seekers.

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Trapped: Detained and Mentally Ill

Jones Day, 77 W. Wacker Drive, Chicago 60601

Join Heartland Alliance’s National Immigrant Justice Center (NIJC) and NIJC’s Junior Leadership Board for a conversation about the mental health challenges facing immigrants and asylum seekers in detention and how these challenges impact the ability of mental health professionals and legal advocates to serve this vulnerable population.

Panelists

Mashala, former NIJC client, who was detained for about five months by DHS and ultimately obtained asylum based on his fear of persecution in Iran

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Amnesty International’s NATO Shadow Summit for Afghan Women

NIJC is a co-sponsor of this event

Swissotel Hotel 
Lucerne Ballroom
323 E. Wacker Dr., Chicago, IL 60601

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Loyola University Chicago DREAM Act Vigil

Madonna Della Strada Chapel 1032 W. Sheridan Rd. Chicago, IL

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Immigrant Rights Community Forum hosted by Chicago's LGBTQ Immigrant Rights Coalition

Adler School of Professional Psychology, 17 North Dearborn Street, Chicago, IL

This is an opportunity for immigrant rights advocates, representatives of LGBT institutions, members of faith-based organizations, and anyone interested in the intersection between the LGBT community and immigration policy, to ask their representatives about the political landscape in Washington D.C. As the Congressmen head back to the capitol, this will also be their chance to hear from LGBT people affected by immigration policy and to consider the questions, concerns, and priorities of community members.

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Department of Business Affairs and Consumer Protection 2011 Immigrant Resource Event

Nation Museum of Mexican Art 1852 W. 19th Street, West Wing Room

The City of Chicago Department of Business Affairs & Consumer Protection (BACP) in partnership with Western Union and Confemex presents the 2011 Immigrant Resource Event.

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