Immigration

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Everyone in the U.S., including undocumented immigrants, has rights under the Constitution.
Get information about the rights of immigrants, and Heartland Alliance’s work to defend them through our advocacy and policy work.
The Trump Administration Turns Its Back On Refugees Once Again
The Trump administration is planning to break another grim record in its attack on those fleeing persecution—this time, by setting the lowest limit of refugee admissions ever.
Defund ICE & End Family Separation
Congress has the power to cut off ICE's funding, end detention, and stop family separation--both at the border and in communities across the country.
Who Has Custody? Untangling the Knot of Immigration Prisons
The detention system the U.S. government uses to lock up immigrants and refugees is intentionally difficult to understand.
Research & Policy
Our Research & Policy team fights on behalf of immigrants, refugees, and asylees, on the state and federal levels and through research.
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Standing Strong With Immigrants Against The Trump Administration's Attacks
Know Your Rights
Access Know Your Rights information from the National Immigrant Justice Center, in English and Spanish.
Download Fact Sheet: Immigration
Basic overview of immigration, immigrants' rights, and Heartland Alliance's work to protect them.
Download Fact Sheet: Sanctuary Cities
Sanctuary Cities have been threatened with losing federal funding if they do not comply with ICE.
Get Informed
Read policy and research reports from the National Immigrant Justice Center.