National Immigration Law Center

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Advancing and defending the rights and opportunities of low-income immigrants & their loved ones.

ICE killed three people in one week. Our tax dollars pay for this violence. The logo of NILC is at the bottom right corner.
Graphic with text that says, "Lorenzo Salgado Araujo should not only still be alive - he should be enjoying the beauty of the life he built." With a quote from Ronaldo Salgado that says, "My father was a private man, a man who dedicated his life to work. He worked the last 30 years of his life building homes in the Houston suburbs. Part of his dream was to build a house for himself and his family, just like the hundreds he had built for himself over his career... He achieved it and after it was built and up until the last weekend, you can find him every evening after work, resting on his porch, listening to music, petting his dog. That's how I want the world to know my father. Not as someone who got shot and killed, but as a family man, a man who understood that good things come to those who put in hard work. I am deeply heartbroken to see that the man who taught me the value of hard work, family values, and education will no longer spend an evening on that porch."
The image is a graphic with a black background. White text reads, "On May 12, CORCA passed the House and is now heading to the Senate." Below, orange text says, "Tell your senators to oppose CORCA." The lower right corner has the NILC logo.
Promotional image from the National Immigration Law Center (NILC) outlining concerns about the CORCA legislation. It discusses potential impacts on racial profiling and detention related to shoplifting or retail theft, mentioning the Laken Riley Act. The image features a large title with text that highlights implications for local law enforcement, ICE agents, shop owners, and racial profiling.
A group of people shop for groceries in a supermarket. A text section above discusses the influence of DHS's CORCA program on local policing, mentioning ICE's role in law enforcement and racial profiling. The NILC logo is at the bottom right.
Infographic titled "2." Text discusses CORCA creating a new DHS-run system for data sharing without guardrails, lacking civil liberties protections, and authorizing disclosure of information. It highlights the absence of standards for handling personal information. Background includes an image of a Walmart store and a security camera in use. Photo credit: Scott Olson / Getty Images.
A person in tactical gear stands on a snowy street, holding a radio. The text discusses CORCA, an initiative that expands ICE's role in retail theft investigations. It warns of more ICE presence in communities and potential impacts on domestic policing.
Silhouettes of individuals walking near a surveillance camera. Text reads: "Congress is quietly building a massive policing & surveillance hub within ICE—under the guise of 'combating retail theft.' 4 reasons the CORCA bill should concern all of us." NILC logo in the corner. Photo credit: Steffi Loos/Getty Images
Graphic with photo of a shrine with faces of people killed by ICE and CBP. With text, "VIOLENCE. BROUGHT TO US BY H.R. 1 AND $170,000,000,000 OF OUR TAX DOLLARS"
Graphic with photo of the DC capitol with text, "PRISONS FOR KIDS. BROUGHT TO US BY H.R. 1 AND $170,000,000,000 OF OUR TAX DOLLARS"
Graphic with photo from Delaney Hall detention center with text, "ABUSE. BROUGHT TO US BY H.R. 1 AND $170,000,000,000 OF OUR TAX DOLLARS"
Black graphic with text, "The Trump administration's bid to end TPS is the largest de-documentation attempt in U.S. history, suddenly putting 1M+ people with lawful status at risk of deportation. Mass deportations have never been about "getting in line" or applying in a particular way. The goal is to ensnare as many people as possible, inflicting maximum harm.” 
An infographic by NILC highlights family separations since January 2025 under the Trump administration. It reports over 145,000 parents of U.S. citizen children detained. A large red number "145,000" is displayed, alongside an illustration showing a red handprint equaling 39 families. The source is Brookings Institution.
A group of healthcare workers wearing blue uniforms is sitting near a large banner. The banner reads "Health care providers have a duty of care to all patients" in bold letters. Below are details about resources concerning immigration systems and legal obligations for hospitals. A sign reads, "Keep patients safe by sharing this resource, far and wide!" Another smaller sign says, "Care Not Cages! Nurses Against ICE Raids." The website www.nilc.org/resource-for-healthcare-providers/ is highlighted. Photo credit: Michael M. Santiago/Getty Images.
A poster titled "Real-World Strategies: Patient Autonomy" by NILC. It outlines what to know and do, emphasizing the right of patients to make health decisions, even in immigration custody, unless incapacitated. It includes a suggested script for medical professionals discussing patient care decisions with authorized individuals.This patient is no longer conscious, and there are significant emergency medical decisions that need to be made regarding course of treatment. For all patients, I am required by federal and state law to reach out to the person they identified [or without this, the person established by law] to make medical decisions on their behalf. I am going to call that person myself, discussing only the patient’s medical condition and what decisions need to be made.”
"Infographic titled 'Real-World Strategies: Patient Privacy' by NILC. It lists advice for maintaining patient privacy, including leaving the room for private discussions and not exposing health information or answering immigration officers’ questions about a patient. A suggested script is provided for addressing room privacy during patient examinations." I provide all my patients with the same degree of respect and privacy under federal law. This is also in accordance with the National Commission on Correctional Health Care’s standards, which require medical visits to be private, confidential sessions. Could you please step out of the room while I conduct this private examination?”
Title reads "Advocating for Patients in Immigration Custody: A Resource for Health Care Providers & Medical Staff." The text highlights guidance for medical workers caring for patients with ICE or CBP officers present. A medical worker in scrubs and a mask adjusts headwear. The NILC logo is in the corner.
Black background with white and red text reading: "No more violence. No more deaths. No money for ICE and Border Patrol." NILC logo in the bottom right corner.
A text on a black background reads: "Mamuka Artmeladze is the 50th person to die in ICE custody since Trump took office. He was 43 years old." The NILC logo is at the bottom right corner.
This is NOT normal
DAVID VENTURELLA EXPERIENCE: June 1, 2026 WHAT YOU SHOULD KNOW: ICE has awarded hundreds of millions in contracts to GEO. With billions more in funding from the 2025 Reconciliation Bill, ICE will funnel even more $$ to GEO At least six former ICE officials now hold senior roles at GEO GEO Group made $254 million in profit in 2025 (a 700% increase from 2024) & is vying for new contracts with ICE as it expands detention Helped run Trump’s mass deportation machine for the past 16 months, including work involving detention contracts with GEO Group, ICE’s top private prison contractor Served 12 years as an executive at GEO Group, making over $6 million locking up immigrants Before being recruited to GEO, held senior roles at ICE during previous administrations ROLE: START DATE: ICE Acting Director DAVID VENTURELLA
Usted puede presentar una “petición de habeas corpus”, la cual solicita a un juez federal que proteja su derecho a la libertad, en dado caso que ICE le mantiene detenido sin una audiencia para fianza. Después de recibir tu petición, un juez puede ordenar una audiencia de fianza, ordenar que se le otorgue la fianza, u ordenar a ICE que le libere. Si la orden es ignorada, puedes regresar ante el juez federal. Para las personas que entraron sin permiso, esto puede ser una opción. Un abogado puede ayudarte a decidir. Si ICE y el juez de inmigración han dicho que no puede solicitar fianza: Si te niegan la fianza: Tu caso continúa, pero permanecerás detenido. El juez de inmigración puede preguntarte si desea desistir de tu proceso y ser deportado lo antes posible. En algunos casos, también se ofrece la opción de una “salida voluntaria” o el uso de CBP Home para salir del centro de detención. Puedes apelar la decisión, pero permanecerás detenido durante la apelación. Si algo cambia en tu situ
A flyer by NILC titled "Know Your Rights" discusses options if ICE and immigration judges deny bond. It advises filing a "habeas petition" to challenge detention without a bond hearing. It explains the process of bond denial, detention, and options like "voluntary departure." It encourages appeals and notes the possibility of requesting a new bond hearing with changed circumstances, such as a dismissed criminal case.
El nuevo cambio de ICE hace que sea mucho más difícil que las personas inmigrantes detenidas puedan solicitar una fianza y ser liberadas mientras sus casos avanzan. ICE ahora argumenta que muchas personas que entraron a Estados Unidos sin permiso deben ser tratadas como si todavía estuvieran “buscando entrar” al país, incluso si han vivido en EE.UU. durante años. Antes de este cambio, muchas personas inmigrantes detenidas podían pedirle a un juez una audiencia de fianza a demostrar que no representaban un peligro ni riesgo de fuga. Ahora, ICE está intentando negarles ese derecho por completo. Este cambio es dañino porque podría mantener a personas inmigrantes en detención prolongada simplemente por la manera en que ingresaron al país.
A graphic titled "KNOW YOUR RIGHTS" discusses ICE's new policy that makes it difficult for detained immigrants to request bond hearings. The policy treats immigrants as if they are seeking entry, even if they have lived in the U.S. for years. The text explains that this could keep immigrants in prolonged detention. A note below mentions the possibility of federal court decisions on eligibility for bond, potentially going to the U.S. Supreme Court.
La administración de Trump está arrestando y deteniendo a inmigrantes a una velocidad alarmante, lo que ha provocado niveles muy altos de detención. Una de las formas para lograrlo es impidiendo la liberación de inmigrantes, esto se puede dar creando nuevos argumentos legales o incumpliendo la ley. Después de un arresto, los oficiales de inmigración generalmente tienen tres opciones: Mantenerle en detención. Dejarle en libertad bajo fianza migratoria (si es elegible). Dejarle en libertad con permiso de permanencia temporal. Estas son directrices generales, no asesoramiento jurídico. Para obtener ayuda legal, consulte a un abogado.
Image showing an informative poster with the header "Know Your Rights." The poster discusses immigration detention issues under the Trump administration, noting high detention rates and legal roadblocks to release. It mentions three options post-arrest: detention, release on bond, and release on parole. The NILC logo is at the bottom.
Two individuals wearing tactical gear stand in front of a wall labeled “Immigration Court.” The image features a bilingual text: "Know Your Rights: Immigration Detention & Bond" and "Conozca Sus Derechos: Detención y Fianza Migratorias." The NILC logo is at the bottom right.
Graphic with images of three news headlines that read, "Over 145,000 US children separated from parents since Trump’s ICE surge, study estimates", "ICE Deported Woman Without 2-Year-Old Son, Then Blamed Her After He Was Killed," and "Torture & Enforced Disappearances” at Florida’s ICE Jails “Alligator Alcatraz” & Krome" with gold lines extending from each image.
The image is a statement from NILC with a green background. Text reads: "Although no one should have to go to court to be treated humanely, it’s encouraging to see lawyers and advocates working to hold this administration accountable. We’re proud to be a part of that effort at NILC." Below, it says: "Follow us to learn more about our work and how to support us as we fight for justice in the courts." The NILC logo is at the bottom right.
The image is an infographic about the increase in habeas petitions. It states that these filings rose during Trump's second term, mostly due to the administration's policies affecting immigrants' bond eligibility. A graph shows an upward trend, with a total of 45,017 habeas petitions filed since January 2025. The source mentioned is ProPublica, and the NILC logo is displayed. The headline highlights the growing need for habeas petitions.
A graphic by NILC discussing habeas corpus related to immigration detention. It mentions that the Trump administration is limiting immigration detention options, highlighting that filing a habeas corpus petition is crucial for challenging detention legality. It explains that a habeas petition requires the government to justify detention and may allow release if detention is unlawful.