An Indigenous teenager watched a judge order for eight other children to be deported before it was his turn. Despite his application for Special Immigrant Juvenile Status, the judge ordered him removed. Help NIJC defend children & due process: immigrantjustice.org/DonateCourage

One year after Operation Midway Blitz, Ricardo - a father of two U.S. citizen - remains in ICE detention, separated from his family. Read his story: https://immigrantjustice.org/research/costly-inhumane-trumps-mass-deportation-tactics-escalate-continue-to-harm-our-chicago-neighbors/

Kansas City’s immigration court backlog topped 49K cases, making it a hub for fast-tracked "mega master" hearings - a trend we've seen in Chicago for months. Fortunately, neighbors are pushing back. @kansascity.com follows sisters leading volunteer court watchers to hold the system accountable.

How two sisters became watchdogs of an under-resourced KC immigration court

The volunteers want families to know they're keeping an eye on an immigration court system that's under pressure and under-resourced.

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HIRING: We're hiring a senior attorney & paralegal for our new School-Based Immigration Help Desk, bringing legal consultations, direct representation & community education to immigrant students & families in Chicago. Spread the word & apply: https://immigrantjustice.isolvedhire.com/jobs/

🚨 NEW FINDING: Nearly 200,000 children have been ordered removed from the U.S. since January 2025 - 2x increase of child deportation orders, according to DOJ data that was shared with @theguardian.com Read more: https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2026/sep/19/stephen-miller-trump-migrant-children

Trump ally Stephen Miller leads sweeping push to accelerate removal of migrant children

Exclusive: key White House loyalist orchestrating multi-agency effort condemned by critics as cruel and racist

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If you're a DACA recipient & need to renew, we have good news! NIJC will host another DACA renewal clinic on October 20 from 12–4 p.m. CT in downtown Chicago. 📅 DEADLINE: RSVP by October 12 to save your seat. Register here: immigrantjustice.org/dacaclinics

1 year after Operation Midway Blitz, unlawful ICE tactics still harm Chicago families. Here's Anabell's story: https://immigrantjustice.org/research/costly-inhumane-trumps-mass-deportation-tactics-escalate-continue-to-harm-our-chicago-neighbors/

In a disturbing new investigation by @theguardian.com, ICE does not track of how many people had miscarriages in its custody - even as a it detains a record number of pregnant women and reports of medical neglect have spiked. Learn more & read NIJC client Anabell's story:

Revealed: ICE lost count of miscarriages, while detaining a record number of pregnant women

ICE says it has no updated information on the number of miscarriages after 3 October 2025. Lawmakers, advocates and immigration attorneys have raised alarms that pregnant detainees are not receiving basic prenatal care and screenings

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In a disturbing new investigation by @theguardian.com, ICE does not track of how many people had miscarriages in its custody - even as a it detains a record number of pregnant women and reports of medical neglect have spiked. Learn more & read NIJC client Anabell's story:

Revealed: ICE lost count of miscarriages, while detaining a record number of pregnant women

ICE says it has no updated information on the number of miscarriages after 3 October 2025. Lawmakers, advocates and immigration attorneys have raised alarms that pregnant detainees are not receiving basic prenatal care and screenings

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As we mark the anniversary of Operation Midway Blitz, kids & families still face attacks as Trump expands mass detention, even as the financial and human costs grow. Read NIJC's latest report on costly and inhumane impact of detention on our communities:

Costly & Inhumane: Trump's Mass Deportation Tactics Escalate, Continue to Harm Our Chicago Neighbors - National Immigrant Justice Center

Six months after the wind-down of the Trump administration's Operation Midway Blitz terrorized Chicagoland communities, our neighbors continue to languish

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ICYMI: NIJC's Jesse Franzblau testified before Congress about ICE's use of personal and biometric data in Operation Midway Blitz and the need for accountability for hundreds of unlawful arrests and privacy abuses. Thank you @ramirez.house.gov & @hankjohnson.house.gov for leading this hearing:

Hearing on ICE use of Technology and Personal Data | National Immigrant Justice Center

In a Congressional hearing, experts testify about ICE's use of technology to mass detain and deport hundreds of community members.

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Spots are almost full for NIJC's FREE DACA renewal clinic on Sep. 15! 🌟Reminder: Make sure you RSVP by the Sep. 8 deadline to secure your spot with us. Visit our website for more info: immigrantjustice.org/dacaclinics

TODAY is the last day to get discounted early bird pricing for the 8th Annual NIJC #5KforImmigrantJustice! Join us virtually or in person in Goshen, Indiana on 11/7 & register early to get a t-shirt with this year's 5K logo featuring original artwork: immigrantjustice.org/5K

Good food and great people, it's that time of year again! Today, our annual team potluck, one our favorite NIJC traditions, brought members of our team together to share food, cultural favorites, and family recipes with each other. 🥘

Thanks to @durbin.senate.gov for decades of advocacy for young immigrants. He recently came to NIJC to speak about needing a path to citizenship. As the BIA's new decision puts DACA recipients at greater risk, we and our partners are committed to defending immigrant youth & their families.

@jayapal.house.gov and @morganmcgarvey.bsky.social are leading a congressional letter calling on the Trump admin to withdraw an asylum rule that would bypass due process rights for ppl seeking asylum. We thank our elected officials for standing up for people seeking safety. Read more:

Reps. McGarvey, Jayapal Demand Trump Administration Reverse Rule to Fast-Track ICE Detention and Deportation Proceedings for Asylum Seekers | Congressman Morgan McGarvey of Kentucky's 3rd District

The Official U.S. Congressional website of Morgan McGarvey

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All over the United States, people are enduring inhumane detention conditions in facilities funded by YOUR tax dollars. @austinkocher.com made an interactive map documenting the dozens of deaths in ICE custody since 2018. Learn more HERE: https://bit.ly/4bSTK85

ICE Death Dashboard | Detainee Deaths in ICE Custody

Explore a searchable database of deaths in ICE custody compiled directly from official ICE detainee death reports and press releases.

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🐦 Early bird registration for the 8th Annual NIJC Community for Immigrant Justice 5K is officially open! RSVP and be the first to save your spot here: immigrantjustice.org/5K #5KforImmigrantJustice

TOMORROW early bird registration opens for the 8th Annual NIJC #5KforImmigrantJustice! 🐦 Be one of the first people to secure your spot and join us in supporting immigrants in your community! In person in Goshen, IN on 11/7 Virtually during race week 11/7-11/14 Info: immigrantjustice.org/5K

NIJC Community for Immigrant Justice 5K

Sign up for the National Immigrant Justice Center 5K for Immigrant Justice virtual or in person on Saturday, October 11, 2025! Together, we can support immigrant rights & help provide life-changing legal services.

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@durbin.senate.gov & other IL officials joined NIJC and partners to sound the alarm on due process violations that target children at Chicago Immigration Court. The Trump admin is fast-tracking the deportation of children by gutting legal counsel and expediting court proceedings. Learn more:

Illinois Elected Officials and Advocates Raise Alarm About Due Process Violations Targeting Children at Chicago Immigration Court - National Immigrant Justice Center

U.S. Senate Democratic Whip Richard Durbin, U.S. Representative Mike Quigley, and Illinois General Assembly members joined children’s legal service providers yesterday to raise the alarm about severe ...

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I will continue to work with @immigrantjustice.bsky.social and Children's Legal Center to end this Administration's disgusting attacks on children and relegate their actions to the dustbin of history where they belong.

Today, I attended a "mega master" immigration court hearing in Chicago—the latest ploy in Trump's cruel deportation campaign that has sown fear into our communities & derailed due process. The cruelty this Admin has inflicted on immigrants, especially children, is unfathomable.

We're hiring for a Senior Litigation Attorney and an Associate Director of Litigation to join our team! NIJC is seeking experienced legal professionals who want to use litigation & strategic leadership to challenge the harmful policies impacting our communities. Apply: immigrantjustice.org/jobs

Watch NIJC's Jennifer Babaie testify about the abuse and cruelty that people like Anabell face in immigration detention camps. Watch or read the full testimony HERE: https://immigrantjustice.org/blog/nijcs-jennifer-babaie-testifies-at-senate-judiciary-spotlight-forum-on-ice-detention/

🚨 UPDATED RESOURCE: What the Board of Immigration Appeals' new advance parole decision means NIJC has updated our DACA FAQs to help community members understand recent changes and what they may mean for travel, renewals, and adjustment of status. Access our full DACA FAQs here:

Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA): Frequently Asked Questions - National Immigrant Justice Center

On January 17, 2025, the Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals issued a decision holding that the Biden Administration's 2022 DACA regulation was unlawful. The decision continues to block the government from approving new DACA applications. DACA renewals may c...

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BREAKING: NIJC and partners sued to block a new interim rule that allows USCIS to refer asylum cases to immigration court w/o first interviewing asylum seekers. Read more: https://immigrantjustice.org/press-release/immigrant-rights-groups-sue-to-protect-due-process-for-asylum-seekers/

“El tribunal ordenó su expulsión a pesar de que estaban presentes”, explicó Alex McGriff, del NIJC a @apnews.com @valontheborder.bsky.social Algunas personas han recibido ordenes de deportacion estando DENTRO del edificio en donde se encuentra el tribunal de inmigracion de Chicago:

Ritmo vertiginoso en tribunales migratorios de EEUU aumenta las órdenes de deportación

HARLINGEN, Texas, EE.UU. (AP) — El gobierno de Donald Trump está abarrotando las salas de los tribunales de inmigración y reduciendo los tiempos de preaviso para las vistas en un esfuerzo por eliminar...

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“The court ordered them removed despite the fact that they were not absent,” said NIJC attorney Alex McGriff to @apnews.com @valontheborder.bsky.social People are being issued deportation orders for failing to appear even while they're INSIDE the Chicago immigration court building seeking help.

Breakneck pace in immigration courts is driving up deportation orders

The Trump administration is packing immigration courtrooms and giving less lead-time on hearings in an effort to clear a decades-long backlog.

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ICE is using your taxpayer dollars for detention camps that deny people essential, life-saving medical care. Miami Correctional has a "deadly pattern of neglect" as described by @carson.house.gov. Read the staement HERE: https://bit.ly/4fPmfWC

Over 120 people summoned to a single courtroom simultaneously, many unaware that their court date changed, so they do not show up, and many unrepresented. Watch this video about mega master hearings in Chicago and read the ABC7 article HERE: https://bit.ly/4byewcX