Uncategorized | June 8, 2023
Get your Limited Edition Sticker Packs! June is Immigrant Heritage Month, where we celebrate the contributions of immigrants and refugees in our community. Year-round, Immigrant Legal Center + Refugee Empowerment … Continue reading "Sticker Packs are Back 2023"
Read More >Uncategorized | April 18, 2023
As we celebrate Volunteer Appreciation Week, let's give a big shoutout to all those big-hearted people who are changing lives and welcoming our newest neighbors with open arms!
Read More >Uncategorized | February 25, 2023
This morning, the New York Times published a comprehensive investigation into child immigrants working in factories and other dangerous jobs across the United States. While Nebraska isn’t specifically mentioned, our … Continue reading "New York Times: Unaccompanied Children and Child Labor Investigation"
Read More >Uncategorized | February 24, 2023
On February 24, 2022, Russia’s military launched an unprovoked, full-scale invasion of the sovereign nation of Ukraine, demolishing Ukraine’s schools, hospitals, and much of its civil infrastructure. One year later, … Continue reading "One Year Anniversary of War in Ukraine"
Read More >Uncategorized | February 14, 2023
Immigrant Legal Center + Refugee Empowerment Center Attorney Jodi Garrelts and Ukrainian Family Assistance Program Supervisor Liubov Onishchuk testified today in front of the Transportation & Telecommunications Committee in support … Continue reading "ILC + REC Testify for Driver’s Licenses for Lawfully Present Immigrants, including Ukrainian Parolees"
Read More >News Uncategorized | January 27, 2023
Midlands Business Journal | The United States has a rich history of immigrants who came to the U.S. and helped build the industries and communities that thrive today. As birth … Continue reading "Immigrants and Refugees: Helping Solve the Workforce Shortage"
Read More >Uncategorized | November 7, 2022
A Morning in Omaha’s Immigration Court
Read More >Uncategorized | May 31, 2022
June is Immigrant Heritage Month–a time when we celebrate our shared heritage as an immigrant nation and important contributions to our economy, culture, and common identity by immigrants from all around … Continue reading "62 Donors in 30 Days for Immigrant Heritage Month!"
Read More >Uncategorized | March 16, 2022
OMAHA, NE – On Wednesday, March 16 Secretary of Homeland Security Alejandro Mayorkas designated Afghanistan for Temporary Protected Status, or TPS, for 18 months. The new designation will ensure Afghans … Continue reading "Secretary Mayorkas Designates Temporary Protected Status for Afghanistan"
Read More >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. … Continue reading "Biden Administration to Restart ‘Remain in Mexico’ Policy"
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