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.
Immigrant Rights Groups Sue DHS to Halt Illegal Warrantless ICE Arrests in Maryland
The National Immigration Project, Amica Center for Immigrant Rights, ACLU of Maryland, and We Are CASA filed a federal lawsuit and a motion for a preliminary injunction against the U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) to end the agency’s practice of conducting warrantless immigration arrests in Maryland. The case, Guzmán v. DHS, challenges ICE’s widespread policy of “arrest first, ask questions later” as a violation of the Fourth Amendment and federal statutes.
Highlights of Our Work
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.
Quick Guide: Defending SIJS Clients in Removal Proceedings
This updated practice advisory, created by The End SIJS Backlog Coalition and partner organizations and last updated on August 31, 2026, is intended to help practitioners navigate removal proceedings for clients with approved SIJS.