People raise their fists in the air on the steps of the U.S. Supreme Court after attending arguments in a case about the Deferred Action on Childhood Arrivals.
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People raise their fists in the air on the steps of the U.S. Supreme Court after attending arguments in a case about the Deferred Action on Childhood Arrivals.
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FAQ: The Federal Government Wants to Deny Refundable Tax Credits to Many Immigrants

FAQ: The Federal Government Wants to Deny Refundable Tax Credits to Many Immigrants

Published Aug 19, 2026 The U.S. Treasury and IRS have proposed a new rule to radically change who can receive vital tax credits, excluding many immigrants who currently work, pay taxes, and meet existing eligibility requirements. This resource answers questions about...

Trump Wants to Lock Immigrants Out of their Bank Accounts. Here’s What to Know.

Trump Wants to Lock Immigrants Out of their Bank Accounts. Here’s What to Know.

Yarely Martinez-Lopez

Published Aug 13, 2026 While current banking laws remain in place, new federal guidance aims to make it harder for immigrant families to manage their money.

NILC Statement on ICE’s Plan to Buy Electric Shock Gloves

NILC Statement on ICE’s Plan to Buy Electric Shock Gloves

Published Aug 12, 2026 Kica Matos, president of the National Immigration Law Center, issued the following statement in response to reports that ICE is planning to spend up to $20 million on electric shock...

CHIRLA v. U.S. Department of Homeland Security

CHIRLA v. U.S. Department of Homeland Security

This lawsuit challenges a rule by the Trump administration, which requires millions of people to register with the federal government and carry proof of their registration with them at all times, or risk federal criminal...

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On International Workers Day, May 1st, 2017; immigrants, workers, and activists held several marches to targets throughout downtown Manhattan to highlight the attacks on workers and the criminalization of the immigrant community.
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