Legal Representation For Asylum Seekers
Services for Detained Immigrants
The Detention Project provides legal orientation and representation to immigrant adults and children who are held by the Department of Homeland Security Immigration and Customs Enforcement in immigration detention. Detained immigrants call collect at (312) 263-0901 or use the pro bono platform and NIJC's 3-digit code, 565. All others call (312) 660-1370 or (773) 672-6599.
LGBT Immigrant Rights Initiative
NIJC's LGBT Immigrant Rights Initiative provides legal services to low-income immigrants who identify as lesbian, gay, bisexual, or transgender (LGBT) and those who are living with HIV. For information call (773) 672-6551 or email lgbtimmigrants@heartlandalliance.org
Legal Service for Unaccompanied Immigrant
Children NIJC's legal staff can help children who entered the country as unaccompanied minors assess their options for immigration legal relief. For more information Call 773-672-6550 on Thursdays between 2:00 and 4:30 p.m.
Reform Immigration For America
A group where you can sign up to support immigrants and refugees in your community. You will be connected to a local organization on the ground who will share ways that you can get involved in the work in your city. Join the group by Texting JUSTICE to 698-66! Or get more information by clicking on the the link below http://reformimmigrationforamerica.org/
Undocumented & Uninsured
A series of these tools to stay get information regarding health care for undocumented immigrants in the state of California and stay informed about health options, sign-up for Medi-Cal, find a local clinic, and spread the word about health for all, regardless of immigration status
http://undocumentedanduninsured.org/
National Immigration Law Center (NILC)
The National Immigration Law Center (NILC) is one of the leading organizations in the U.S. exclusively dedicated to defending and advancing the rights of low-income immigrants. https://www.nilc.org/about-us/what_we_do/
Women’s Refugee Commission
Report on groundbreaking research on threats to parental rights faced by parents who are detained and facing deportation. Also provides toolkit for families caught between the immigration and child welfare systems and those who assist them.
Plan for immigrant parents to preventing family separation. Available in English & Spanish https://www.womensrefugeecommission.org/rights/resources/1031-make-a-plan-migrant-parents-guide-topreventing-family-separation-english