News Uncategorized | December 3, 2021
On Thursday, December 2 the Biden Administration announced plans to restart and expand the Migrant Protection Protocols (MPP), or “Remain in Mexico” policy due to a court order. The U.S. will begin reimplementing the program on Monday. The program requires migrants seeking asylum to wait in Mexico for their cases to be heard in U.S. … Continue reading "Biden Administration to Restart ‘Remain in Mexico’ Policy"
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News | November 3, 2021
Giving Tuesday will happen across the globe on November 30th this year. Join Immigrant Legal Center in empowering and welcoming immigrants in our communities by giving on or before November 30th. Giving Tuesday is the world’s biggest day of generosity, inspiring millions around the globe to rally together to give back to their community … Continue reading "The Time to Give Starts Now Get Ready for Giving Tuesday on November 30, 2021"
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News | October 7, 2021
On Wednesday, October 6, Nebraska Governor Pete Ricketts and Iowa Governor Kim Reynolds, along with nine other Republican governors traveled to the U.S.-Mexican border. The governors presented a list of policies to the Biden administration they say will help secure the border and keep communities safe. Policies being presented include finishing the border wall … Continue reading "“Asylum seekers at the border are following legal process” ILC Executive Director Spoke with WOWT Regarding Gov. Ricketts Visit to the U.S.-Mexico Border"
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Events Media Release News | September 22, 2021
Immigrant Legal Center is hosting the 7th annual Food Truck World Tour to raise critical funding to support free immigration legal services for low-income families in Nebraska and southwest Iowa. Food Truck World Tour raises critical funding that provides life-changing immigration legal services, advocacy, and education for low-income immigrants in our communities. As Nebraska and … Continue reading "Food Truck World Tour to Raise Funds for Immigrant Legal Center"
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News | July 19, 2021
On Monday July, 19 Secretary of Homeland Security Alejandro Mayorkas announced an 18-month extension and re-designation of Somalia for Temporary Protected Status, or TPS. Somalia has not been re-designated for TPS since 2012. Secretary Mayorkas made the decision to extend and re-designate Somalia for TPS after taking into consideration extraordinary and temporary conditions in … Continue reading "DHS Designates Somalia for Temporary Protected Status"
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News | June 18, 2021
On Wednesday, June 16 Attorney General Merrick Garland vacated three Trump-era immigration orders that affected asylum protections. The new actions restore the possibility of asylum protections for individuals fleeing domestic violence in some countries and some victims of gang violence. Between 2018 and 2021 the Justice Department issued several restrictive rulings against people seeking asylum. … Continue reading "Policy Limiting Asylum for Survivors of Gang and Domestic Violence Reversed"
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Advocacy News | April 14, 2021
ILC Executive Director Erik Omar spoke to KETV Newswatch 7 about the over 100 migrant children that have been released to family member sponsors in Nebraska over the past five months alone.
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News | April 1, 2021
Immigrant Legal Center’s Director of Legal Services, Dearra Godinez spoke with Public News Services’ Eric Galatas about the new Know Your Rights: Immigrant Protesters Guide launched alongside ILC and the American Civil Liberties Union of Nebraska and the Lincoln Commission on Human rights. The guide focuses on protesting rights for people who are immigrants and … Continue reading "Dearra Godinez, ILC Director of Legal Services spoke with Public News Service about Immigrants’ Rights Guide for Demonstrations"
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Advocacy News Uncategorized | March 29, 2021
For Immediate Release March 29, 2021 9:15 A.M. CST LINCOLN, Neb. – As federal lawmakers debate immigration reform in the months ahead, Nebraskans will no doubt be using their voices and practicing their right to speak out. Thanks to a new resource, Nebraskans who are immigrants can more easily understand their rights and the risks … Continue reading "Partners Launch Protester Rights Guide for Nebraskans who are Immigrants"
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News Uncategorized | March 9, 2021
On Monday, March 8 the Biden Administration announced a new designation of Temporary Protected Status, or TPS, for Venezuela for 18 months, until September 2022. “The designation is due to the extraordinary and temporary conditions in Venezuela, which is one of the statutory bases for it. Because of conditions there, it is not safe for … Continue reading "Biden Administration Designates Temporary Protected Status for Venezuelans"
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