National Immigration Project of the National Lawyers Guild

Criminal and deportation defense - the organization trains and assists Immigration attorneys and public defenders to assess and understand the Immigration consequences their clients face. the organization also provides technical assistance to advocates, community organizations, families, and Immigration professionals on deportation defense and custody issues. the organization creates and distributes resources analyzing issues at the intersection of the criminal and Immigration systems. the organization also provides direct representation and support to people facing deportation, especially those who face deportation because of contact with the criminal legal system.

Civil and political rights advocacy - the organization works to defend and advance the rights of immigrants who have faced violations of their civil rights. the organization works both independently and collaboratively with Immigration advocacy organizations throughout the united states to educate and strengthen the capacity of community-based organizations and Immigration professionals, while promoting public policy change through direct advocacy and litigation.

Immigration enforcement - the organization is a leading voice in advocacy on enforcement and detention issues, providing legal support, training and technical assistance to noncitizens, legal advocates, community groups, and impacted people about their rights. the organization develops community resource materials to build greater awareness about remedies to government misconduct and directly represents people who have been harmed by the Immigration enforcement apparatus. the organization also works to develop proposals and solutions that achieve greater protection and stability for immigrants living in the united states.

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