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 people of all races, genders, and economic backgrounds. NILC especially focuses on helping immigrants who have lower incomes. They want to achieve social, economic, and racial justice for these groups. NILC has offices in Washington, D.C. and in Los Angeles and Oakland, California. The current leader of NILC is Marielena Hincapié.

About the National Immigration Law Center

The National Immigration Law Center works hard to improve the lives of immigrants. They do this by studying laws and policies. They also go to court to help change laws. Another important part of their work is teaching people about their rights. They also speak up for immigrants to lawmakers.

What NILC Does

NILC plays a big role in speaking up for immigrants. They try to influence laws to make things fairer for them. They also share information so immigrants can better understand the rules and systems in the U.S. Unlike some other groups, NILC does not directly provide lawyers for immigrants.

NILC shares helpful information on many topics. This includes new immigration laws and how immigration rules are enforced. They also provide details on workers' rights, education, and even driver's licenses. They also explain tax rules.

How NILC Helps Through Law

NILC also works through the legal system. They take part in special court cases called impact litigation. This means they focus on cases that can change state laws. These cases can also help judges understand laws in a new way. Their goal is to make a big difference for many immigrants, not just one person.

See also

• Immigration Policy Center