The U.S. government's overly-broad and ambiguous definition of what constitutes "terrorism" leaves many asylum seekers facing an impossible hurdle. The government has labeled many asylum seekers, including NIJC clients, as "terrorists" even though they did nothing in their native countries to hurt anyone or the U.S. government. In its August edition, Chicago Lawyer Magazine's cover story features NIJC clients and an interview with NIJC's Ashley Huebner. Read more.
NIJC has a new Chicago address at 111 W. Jackson Blvd, Suite 800, Chicago, IL 60604 and a new email domain at @immigrantjustice.org.