The lawsuit asserts the federal government’s authority to set immigration laws and recognizes that the Arizona law diverts resources from critical law enforcement priorities such as national security and public safety. In addition, the lawsuit acknowledges widespread concerns that Arizona’s legislation will undermine trust between immigrant communities and the police, interfering with longstanding federal protections for individuals seeking asylum, assisting police in prosecuting a crime, or fleeing human trafficking.

Heartland Alliance’s National Immigrant Justice Center welcomes President Obama’s comments confirming his support for immigration reform, and calls on the president to put words to action and push for comprehensive reform of immigration laws that ensure family unity, protect due process, and create a fair and humane system that will allow noncitizens living in the United States to obtain legal immigration status.

Heartland Alliance’s National Immigrant Justice Center (NIJC) applauds U.S. Representative Luis Gutierrez of Illinois for announcing his support for federal legislation that extends immigration benefits to same-sex partners of U.S. citizens and lawful permanent residents.

Heartland Alliance’s National Immigrant Justice Center is pleased to learn that U.S. Representative Luis Gutierrez of Illinois will announce his support for federal legislation that extends immigration benefits to same-sex partners of U.S. citizens and legal permanent residents.

CIR ASAP Act Includes Important Due Process and Human Rights Protections

Heartland Alliance’s National Immigrant Justice Center welcomes the introduction of the Comprehensive Immigration Reform for America's Security and Prosperity (CIR ASAP) Act of 2009 by U.S. Representative Luis Gutierrez (D-IL). Rep. Gutierrez and the bill’s 89 co-sponsors are commended for recognizing the urgent need for humane immigration reform.

President Obama and members of Congress are discussing how to fix the broken U.S. immigration system. Heartland Alliance's National Immigrant Justice Center is committed to speaking out for immigration reform that includes humane detention reform and due process protections for immigrants, refugees, and asylum seekers.