National Immigration Law Center facts for kids
The National Immigration Law Center (NILC) is an organization in the United States. It works to make sure all people are treated fairly and kindly. This includes everyone, no matter their background, gender, or where they come from. NILC focuses on helping immigrants who have lower incomes. They want to achieve social, economic, and racial justice for these individuals. NILC has offices in Washington, D.C., and in Los Angeles and Oakland, California. Their executive director is Marielena Hincapié.
How NILC Helps Immigrants
NILC works in two main ways to help immigrants. First, they speak up for immigrants to help change laws. This is called advocacy. They want laws to be more fair for immigrants. Second, they share information to help immigrants understand their rights. This helps immigrants deal with rules about society, politics, and laws.
NILC does not directly provide lawyers for immigrants. Instead, they focus on bigger issues. Their work includes:
- Sharing information about new immigration laws.
- Explaining rules about immigration enforcement.
- Teaching immigrants about their rights as workers.
- Providing information on education and driver's licenses.
- Helping people understand taxes.
- Working on legal cases that can change laws.
Changing Laws Through Court Cases
NILC also takes part in legal cases. These cases are called impact litigation. This means they choose cases that could affect many people. They aim to change state laws or how judges understand these laws. This way, one court case can help many immigrants.
NILC in the News
NILC is often mentioned by news organizations. The New York Times has listed NILC as an important group that helps immigrants in the United States. Other major news sources have also talked about NILC. These include the Wall Street Journal, Forbes, and the Washington Post. They often cite NILC when discussing immigration issues and the legal rights of immigrants.
See also
- Immigration Policy Center
