Immigrant Legal Resource Center

At a time when many are working through deep stress and frustration from what the incoming administration will bring in their attacks on immigrant communities, it’s important to make time to practice self-care, empathy, patience, and grounding. Remember that your ability to recenter, focus, and thrive will depend on your health and well-being first. ??? This has been our first answer when we’ve been asked about how to pierce through the foreboding and anxieties caused by a looming Trump administration and the Project 2025 agenda. We know all may find their footing in their own way. If you’re an organizer, you’ll organize. If you’re an educator, you’ll educate. If you’re a writer, you’ll write. There is no one-size-fits-all approach to resisting xenophobic policies and the state’s immigration enforcement machine. Standing firmly in solidarity, however, will be crucial in the coming months. One practical and direct way many will fight back is through the power of their dollar ?????? If you are in a position to give this holiday season – be it through recurring donations or one-time gifts – join us on #GivingTuesday December 3, 2024 ???, the single largest international fundraising day of the year. Your support of our work of strengthening the capacity of the immigration legal field in the coming years will go a long way. Save the date and join us on 12/3! ??

Our mission to empower eligible individuals to become citizens will always transcend political tides. We know that naturalization is crucial to creating a healthier society and ensuring all voices are heard in our democracy. Together, we look forward to continuing to make citizenship accessible to all. ????

?Así es! Si eres estudiante, facultad, o personal en cualquiera de los Colegios Comunitarios de California, eres elegible para recibir ayuda legal de inmigración ?SIN COSTO! ?? Es importante - ahora más que nunca - consultar con un proveedor de servicios legales de confianza si quiere avanzar su caso o comprender mejor sus circunstancias migratorias ?? #FindYourAlly

BREAKING: Today, November 7, 2024, a federal court in Texas ruled that the Biden administration did not have authority to issue the Keeping Families Together Parole in Place process. This decision does not impact other parole programs. Those who were planning to apply for this process should wait until further notice; we do not know yet whether this decision will be appealed nor whether USCIS will continue to accept applications. ?? Stay tuned for updates as we receive them by following us at @the_ilrc ??

At this time, there is every reason to feel the weight of the grief, the anxieties about tomorrow, and the disillusionment in our country’s ability to stave off the worst forms of hate and xenophobia in our government. For the past year – and almost the last decade – we have seen immigrants and their families be in the national crosshairs of the most detestable attacks, racist conspiracy theories, and hateful policy proposals we’ve ever seen. Worse, droves of growingly diverse people previously inactive in the social discourse and the political arena were effectively persuaded, through insidious gaslighting and the national media’s failures to tell our stories truthfully, that their newcomer neighbors and the immigrants they hear about in the news were the enemy. While it’s difficult not to feel the foreboding weight of that strategy winning over so many people, it isn’t surprising to those who’ve worked even a brief moment serving the immigrant community. But after this moment of processing and reflection, we mustn’t forget one key thing: Solidarity is the only way we can rise, resist, and fight with a sense of resolve. We’re convinced that our community is stronger than this and we’re determined to prove this right. Today may be about being in community with each other to recenter and find gratitude in your health, togetherness, and agency. Tomorrow and the next day and beyond, however, will be about being in community to stand up and take bold actions for those who can’t escape the crosshairs alone.

We’re hiring! ?? The ILRC is seeking a full-time Staff or Senior Staff Attorney, based in California. This is an exempt position that reports to one of our Senior Managing Attorneys. Focusing on post-conviction relief and crim/imm, this attorney will further the ILRC’s technical support,?capacity?building, and policy?work - working particularly with public defenders and immigration advocates who?advocate for?clients with?crimes and immigration (crim/imm)?issues.?This position requires?expertise?in post-conviction relief and?crim/imm.? ?? This position will remain open until December 1st ?? ?? To learn about the primary goals, key responsibilities, core qualifications, and more about this role, visit the link in our bio or head to ilrc.org/working-ilrc *NOTE* ?? We cannot accept social media inquiries for this position. Anyone who believes they may be a good fit is encouraged to visit the link above and apply online. Thank you!

Over 120,000 Japanese Americans were forcibly sent to internment camps after President Roosevelt invoked the Alien Enemies Act of 1798 during WWII. For decades, it has been regarded as a stain in our country’s history and one of the most draconian instances of legalized xenophobia and state repression on an entire national identity. Today, this cruel antiquated law has been pulled from our darkest chapters to instill fear, foment hatred, and – importantly – motivate legislative bodies across the country to impose new, vile measures against our nation’s newcomers under the guise of a fabricated “invasion” hysteria. We cannot – we *will* not – return to this.

NEW Resource for Advocates & Legal Practitioners ???: FOIA Requests and Other Background Checks publication. This updated edition includes new details about how to file for FBI, state, or other court records, up-to-date instructions on filing FOIAs with DOS, DOJ, and much more. ?? Grab a copy at the link in our bio or at store.ilrc.org

?? Blog post! Lucia Martel-Dow, Director of the New Americans Campaign, writes about the potential influence of naturalized citizens in the 2024 election. ??? Read more: https://lnkd.in/gAm7Acbb

We’re hiring! ?? The ILRC is seeking a full-time Grants Manager, preferably based out of our San Francisco, Texas, or Washington, DC offices. This is an exempt position that reports to the Director of Institutional Giving. It is a hands-on, fast-paced role that will support and contribute to the growth of all aspects of the ILRC’s grants and institutional fundraising efforts. The ILRC currently has a hybrid work model requiring two in-office days per week. The Grants Manager will be an integral member of the Grants team and responsible for providing a wide range of grant support to the organization. The role will require collaboration with program and finance teams to manage fundraising activities with institutional funders, including private foundations and government agencies. The Grants Manager will also be responsible for the maintenance of grants and regranting processes and infrastructure. ?? This position will remain open until Nov. 4th! ?? ?? To learn about the primary goals, key responsibilities, core qualifications, and more about this role, visit the link in our bio or head to ilrc.org/working-ilrc *NOTE* ?? We cannot accept social media inquiries for this position. Anyone who believes they may be a good fit is encouraged to visit the link above and apply online. Thank you!