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"Many places are being left without workers. And the fruit is going to waste out of fear, not because people don't want to work. It's out of fear & dread."
No one should fear being torn from their loved ones for going to work.
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We’re urging Congress to condemn the Everglades Camp, pass the No Cages in the Everglades Act to defund it, and oppose the opening of similar tent camps across the country.

Join us in taking action: act.nilc.org/page/86312/a...

End the cruelty. Shut down everglades detention center.

Your tax dollars—poured in through the so-called "Big, Beautiful, Bill"—are funding a dangerous ICE camp in the Florida Everglades.

Prisoners face unsanitary conditions, extreme isolation, mosquito-borne illnesses, hurricane flooding & more.

No human being should be subjected to these conditions.

As Trump's raids ramp up, Valley residents stay inside — even when they need medical care In the Rio Grande Valley, fears of deportation cause some undocumented residents to neglect their health in a region rife with obesity, diabetes and other chronic health problems.

ICE raids don't keep us safe — access to health care does.
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NILC FOIA Seeks to Shed Light on National Guard Involvement in California Immigration Raids NILC filed a Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) request seeking the release of documents, communications, and other records in the public interest concerning recent, multi-agency, immigration enforceme...

Full statement: www.nilc.org/press/nilc-f...

In June & July, federalized units of the National Guard joined fed. immigration & law enf. agents in carrying out raids on CA cannabis farms.

Despite the dangerous & unprecedented measure of deploying the military in support of imm. raids, the public still lacks clear info. So, we filed a FOIA.

YouTube video by National Immigration Law Center Llegamos Juntos: La Inmigración y una Economía del Pueblo

¿Quién sufrirá las consecuencias de las deportaciones masivas? Nosotros. El pueblo.

Los inmigrantes son nuestra familia, vecinos y amigos. Son padres, abuelos y seres queridos.

Es hora de actuar en unidad: www.youtube.com/watch?v=tgfs...

DACA recipient to be deported after missing last San Diego exit into Mexico, attorney says A DACA recipient is about to be deported after missing his exit on the freeway in San Ysidro and accidentally crossing the border into Mexico, his attorney said.

Erick, a DACA recipient and father, is being fast-tracked for deportation because he missed his freeway exit.

Tearing a family apart over a simple mistake is far from sound policy. It's cruelty.

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How Organizers in California's Central Valley Are Fighting ICE Raids and Deportations Organizers in California's Central Valley are calling attention to the plight of the region's 300,000-plus undocumented migrants.

Organizers across California’s Central Valley are mobilizing to protect immigrant communities from Trump’s mass deportation agenda — from Know Your Rights trainings to accompanying people to court.

Our communities are stronger when we stand together💪

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Preliminary injunction granted in Davids v. Adams, preserving access to HIV medication for all immigrant Idahoans Today, a federal judge granted a preliminary injunction in the lawsuit Davids v. Adams. This preliminary injunction blocks the Ryan White Program verification requirements from being implemented until...

BREAKING: A federal judge granted a preliminary injunction in our lawsuit.

This means all Idahoans who qualify or may qualify in the future for the Ryan White HIV/AIDS Program may continue accessing the program’s HIV treatment, regardless of immigration status.

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Speaking Up: My Story And Why Your Voice Matters DACA helped open doors for me, but far too many never had that chance. That is why we must call on Congress to act.

Daniel Gallegos Banda got DACA 7 days before Trump's first attempt to end it. 7 years later, he stood on Capitol Hill fighting for immigrant youth who were left behind.

As the future of #DACA remains uncertain, one thing is clear: we need #CitizenshipNow.

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Our Message is Clear:We don't want you in our schools. We don't want you in OUR PLACES OF WORSHIP. We don't want you in OUR HOSPITALS. We don't want you in OUR STREETS. Kica Matos, NILC President

Our message is clear ⬇️

Critics Sound Alarm on Increased Funding For Trump's Deportation Operation: 'A Police State for Immigrant Communities and Beyond' "They're talking about creating a militarized environment for anyone in this country they believe to be worthy of deportation" said an analyst consulted by The Hill

Trump’s “Big Beautiful Bill” is pouring billions into detention centers at an unprecedented pace—putting lives at risk.

“They’re talking about creating a militarized environment for anyone in this country they believe to be worthy of deportation.”

This isn’t policy. It’s cruelty.

Today, ICE notified Congress of the 13th death in ICE custody this year, the 10th death since Trump came into office.

What a tragedy. ICE is out of control. This is what happens when you privatize the incarceration of immigrants to benefit for-profit companies.

Migrants at Ice jail in Miami made to kneel to eat ‘like dogs’, report alleges Incident in which migrants were shackled with hands tied one of succession of alleged abuses at jails in Florida

These emerging reports of abuse should horrify us all—and surprise no one.

It's what happens when we enable an out-of-control agency with unlimited money, body quotas & masks to hide behind.

Every single person who voted yes on ICE's new budget is complicit.

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Video: We Get There Together For too long, immigration has been used as an issue to divide working people and protect the interests of corporations, billionaires, and politicians who profit from fear and division. Our new video, ...

Across the U.S., people can't afford to pay rent, buy groceries, or see a doctor. And yet, Congress just gave ICE a budget bigger than most militaries.

-How’d we get here?
-Who benefits from keeping us divided?

A better future is still possible. Watch, learn & share ⬇️
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A new ICE policy aims to expand immigration detention by limiting bond eligibility for undocumented immigrants.

Read our latest FAQ to learn what this means for undocumented immigrants and other noncitizens under U.S. immigration law ⬇️ buff.ly/zne79Sl

To facilitate worksite raids, ICE is asking courts for rarely-used, special warrants that sidestep the 4th Amendment, by allowing them to seek out undocumented workers without knowing their names.

More proof that mass deportations are indiscriminate in harm.

Join the Movement - Take Action Take action today! Support the National Immigrant Law Center in advancing immigrant rights and help ensure everyone has the freedom to thrive.

🗣️ Take action: www.nilc.org/action/
✊ Visit nilc.org/resources for Know Your Rights resources
⚡ Read this post for links to immigration orgs in your area

3 actions for immigrant justice you can take now

1 Demand the return of immigrants disappeared to CECOT

2 Urge Congress to co-sponsor and pass the NO Ban Act Tell your representatives to oppose the Trump administration’s discriminatory travel ban and pass the No Ban Act.

Know your rights & connect with local immigration advocates Visit nilc.org/resources to read & share Know Your Rights resources Find and join local organizations working to protect immigrants’ rights using these directories:DWelcoming America - Network Directory https://welcomingamerica.org/welcoming-network/network-directoryetention Watch Network - Directory https://www.detentionwatchnetwork.org/about/membership-directory

Here are 3 actions you can take today:
1️⃣ Demand the return of immigrants disappeared to CECOT
2️⃣ Call on Congress to pass the NO BAN Act
3️⃣ Know your rights & connect with local immigration orgs

Federal Judge Restores Access to HIV Treatment for All Immigrants in Idaho Today, a federal judge granted provisional class-action status and extended a temporary restraining order (TRO) in the lawsuit Davids v. Adams.

Read our statement: www.nilc.org/press/federa...

Great news from Idaho! We successfully blocked HB 135—a law that literally put lives on the line—while the judge considers our full arguments.

This ruling ensures that access to HIV treatment remains available for all immigrants throughout the state.

REAL ID Act: Frequently Asked Questions This FAQ explains which categories of immigrants may be eligible for a REAL ID license, outlines alternative forms of identification for travel or accessing federal facilities, and highlights potentia...

Wondering how REAL ID impacts immigrants?

Read our latest FAQ, where we explain how some immigrants can obtain a REAL ID license and the potential risks for those who don’t have one ⬇️ www.nilc.org/resources/re...

We know what makes our communities thrive, and ICE is not on the list.

What Should You Do if ICE Comes to Your Restaurant? We spoke to legal experts about what restaurant owners and workers can do to protect themselves from immigration raids

As ICE continues to raid businesses, it's essential for restaurant owners and workers to know their rights.

If you own a restaurant or work in one, make sure you know your rights when encountering ICE: www.eater.com/24364171/ice...

"Never in our 42-year company history have we had so much activity & demand for our services as we are seeing right now,” - CoreCivic CEO

Another example of how corporations are pocketing billions in taxpayer dollars while our communities suffer under Trump's mass detention. buff.ly/hXiCKwW

The Anti-Immigrant Policies in Trump’s Final “Big Beautiful Bill,” Explained Learn how the One Big Beautiful Bill Act slashes access to health care, nutrition, and tax credits, expands immigration enforcement, and harms low-income and immigrant communities—putting the U.S. eco...

President Trump signed the "One Big Beautiful Bill" into law — and its attacks on immigrants' health, safety, and rights threaten to destabilize our communities for generations.

Read our latest resource to learn more about anti-immigrant policies in the OBBB Act: www.nilc.org/resources/th...

Right now, there are major barriers to immigrant families accessing healthcare. This directly impacts the wellness and safety of our communities.

The #HEAL Act would change that. Everyone deserves healthcare, full stop!

Immigrants are and will always be a part of this country.

How to Find a Loved One After a U.S. Immigration Arrest This guide will help you look for someone who was taken by immigration officers and may be facing deportation.

Finding a loved one after an ICE arrest can be difficult, but there are steps you can take to help locate them.

Learn how you can find a friend or family member who's been arrested for immigration reasons, then share this guide: www.nilc.org/resources/ho...