The National Immigrant Justice Center continues to work to build support among members of Congress humane immigration laws and calls on Congress to make fair immigration reform, including restoring human rights to the immigrant detention system, a priority in 2009.

 

 

 

 

 

Read the latest immigration news from Washington and NIJC's position on the issues:

 

Comprehensive Immigration Reform:

NIJC Applauds Department of Justice Lawsuit Challenging Arizona Immigration Law, Urges President to Take Action to Pass Humane National Immigration Reform

 

President Obama, Congress Must Take Concrete Action to Fix Inhumane U.S. Immigration System

 

Rep. Luis Gutierrez Announces Support for LGBT-Inclusive Immigration Reform

 

Immigration Legislation:

Refugee Protection Act of 2010 Introduced in Senate

 

Reintroduction of Secure and Safe Detention and Asylum Act Protects Basic Due Process and Human Rights for Detained Immigrants

 

Senate Bills Include Important Human Rights Protections for Detainees

 

Read more in the Press Room