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All individuals in the United States have rights, regardless of immigration status
What “mass deportations” might look like
President-elect Donald Trump has threatened our communities by promising “mass deportations” of immigrants. One of the tools the Trump administration may use is an…
All individuals in the United States have rights, regardless of immigration status.
The following information can help you protect yourself and your family, and defend your rights.
1. Create a safety plan
Identify your emergency contacts and memorize their phone numbers.…
Who Can Answer Your Immigration Questions?
Private Attorneys: Call the American Immigration Lawyers Association at 1-800-954-
0254 for a referral.
Attorneys or Accredited Representatives at Board of Immigration Appeals-Recognized Non-Profit Organizations:…
These resources are intended to help families plan ahead to ensure the safety of children and other dependents following the deportation of a parent or caretaker. Family law is different in each state. The documents linked below address questions about guardianships under Illinois and Indiana law.…
Updated November 11, 2024
On November 7, 2024, the United States District Court for the Eastern District of Texas in State of Texas v. Department of Homeland Security issued a final judgment vacating the Keeping Families Together parole-in-place program. As a result, the program has…
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Whether you are planning to stay in Chicago or move to another city, we hope that the information on this page will be helpful. The information here should not be considered legal advice, and is not an exhaustive guide. It is simply a good starting…
Kreyol Ayisyen
Asylum is legal protection for people who have been persecuted in the past or fear harm in the future in their home countries. To win asylum, one usually must show that the person or people committing the harm are specifically targeting the asylum seeker. The harm has to be…
Updated September 14, 2023
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Latest DACA development: On September 13, 2023, Texas-based U.S. District Judge Andrew Hanen issued a decision holding that the Biden Administration’s 2022 DACA regulation was…
This advisory is not legal advice, but provides basic information on the new U Visa bona fide determination, issued June 2021. Individuals should seek a legal consultation from a qualified immigration attorney or DOJ accredited representative for a full assessment of their cases.
What is a U…
December 2019
As of January 1, 2020, recreational use of cannabis will be legal in the state of Illinois, yet it is still illegal at the federal level, for that reason it has a different impact on people who are not US citizens and can impact their immigration status.
Persons who admit to using,…