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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Advocacy Uncategorized | March 10, 2021
Immigrant Legal Center is excited to extend our support to the following bills empowering all Nebraskans to work with confidence. LB 298 Introduced by: Sen. Mike McDonnell Summary: Legislature Bill 298 would change Nebraska code by adding language from federal law that establishes that states can provide unemployment insurance access to individuals like DACA-recipients, who … Continue reading "Immigrant Legal Center Bills for Support 107th Legislature"
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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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Advocacy Uncategorized | February 22, 2021
Juan was 16 years-old when he immigrated to the United States from Guatemala and settled in Lexington, Nebraska with his grandfather. With the help of Immigrant Legal Center Juan was not only able to obtain his Employment Authorization Document, or work permit but also his Lawful Permanent Residence card, or “green card.” “It’s marvelous,” Juan … Continue reading "For Juan, a recent green card recipient “every sacrifice is worth it for your dreams”"
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News Uncategorized | February 15, 2021
The Metro Area Continuum of Care for the Homeless (MACCH), local homeless shelters, and local service providers are offering unsheltered residents a safe and warm place during the cold weather at locations across the Omaha and Council Bluffs Metro area. For information in multiple languages, see below. Arabic Burmese Dari Farsi Kirundi Nepali Pashto Somali … Continue reading "Warming Centers Winter 2020/2021 Omaha/Council Bluff Metro Area (MACCH)"
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Advocacy News Uncategorized | January 26, 2021
On Monday, January 25 2021, State Sen. Mike McDonnell urged the state legislature to include work authorized Nebraskan immigrants in state law to receive unemployment benefits. In 2019 around 300 laid-off Nebraska workers missed out on unemployment benefits during the pandemic, including work authorized Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) recipients and Temporary Protected Status … Continue reading "LB 298 would provide nearly 2,000 hardworking DACA recipients access to their hard-earned unemployment benefits"
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News Uncategorized | January 25, 2021
Immigrant Legal Center’s Executive Director, Erik Omar spoke with KETV’s José Zozaya about President Biden’s U.S. Citizenship Act and the executive order “fortifying and preserving” the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals Program (DACA). President Biden signed five executive orders addressing immigration, including the measure fortifying DACA, during his first week in office. Omar said it … Continue reading "Erik Omar, ILC Executive Director spoke with KETV about President Biden’s executive order fortifying DACA"
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News Uncategorized | January 7, 2021
Comentarios hechos en una conferencia de prensa el lunes 4 de enero por el gobernador Pete Ricketts crearon confusión sobre la elegibilidad de las vacunas para los inmigrantes indocumentados. La oficina del gobernador ha aclarado que no se requiere prueba de ciudadanía para que los habitantes de Nebraska reciban vacunas contra el COVID-19. Los habitantes … Continue reading "Prueba de ciudadanía no es un requisito para recibir vacunas contra COVID-19"
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News Uncategorized | January 7, 2021
Comments made at a press conference on Monday, January 4 by Governor Pete Ricketts created confusion about vaccine eligibility for undocumented immigrants. The Governor’s office has clarified that proof of Citizenship is not required for Nebraskans to receive vaccinations against COVID-19. Undocumented Nebraskans and their family members are important and vital members of our community. … Continue reading "Proof of citizenship is not a requirement receive vaccinations against COVID-19"
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News Uncategorized | December 15, 2020
Immigrant Legal Center’s Director of Development and Communications, Cailan Franz spoke with Andee Hoig from metroMagazine for week six of metroTV ‘s Holiday Extravaganza. Franz talked about ILC’s work throughout the state of Nebraska and Southwest Iowa empowering vulnerable immigrants in our communities to live with confidence and without fear. She also discussed the 2020 … Continue reading "Cailan Franz, ILC Director of Communications and Development spoke with metroTV for their Holiday Extravaganza series"
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