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 2009:

Rep. Luis Gutierrez Introduces Comprehensive Immigration Reform Bill

 

Tell Congress Immigration Reform Must Include Humane Detention Reform

 

National Immigrant Justice Center Joins Campaign to Reform Immigration for America

 

Immigration Legislation:

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

 

National Immigrant Justice Center Welcomes White House Plan to Pursue Immigration Reform in 2009

 

Read more in the Press Room