Who We Are
For more than 50 years, the National Immigration Project has litigated, advocated, educated, and built bridges across movements to ensure that those most impacted by the immigration and criminal systems are uplifted and supported.
SIJS Habeas Project Launches to Free Detained Youth
The National Immigration Project and the End SIJS Backlog Coalition launched the SIJS Habeas Project, a national effort to win the release of young people with Special Immigrant Juvenile Status (SIJS) who are being held in ICE detention. The Project is now accepting case referrals from anywhere in the country and recruiting pro bono attorneys to file federal habeas petitions for SIJS youth in ICE custody.
Highlights of Our Work
Court Strikes Down Remain in Mexico Policy
On October 7, a federal court declared the Trump administration’s implementation of the Remain in Mexico policy unlawful and ordered that it be vacated and set aside. The Court found that the policy violated U.S. immigration law by obstructing asylum seekers’ rights to apply for protection, access counsel, and obtain a full and fair hearing, as well as the plaintiff organizations’ ability to provide meaningful legal services.
What is happening with Salvadoran TPS?
On September 9, 2026, DHS allowed the Temporary Protected Status designation for El Salvador to expire without formally announcing whether it will be extended or ended. This community explainer tells you what you need to know about what this means for Salvadorans with TPS right now.