Graduates complete Omaha leadership initiative for immigrant and refugee changemakers
The first cohort of an immigrant and refugee leadership workshop in Omaha has graduated from the program with an expanded knowledge of leadership, civic engagement, and a wide network of cross-cultural community connections.
Honored for Impact: Legal Director Roxana Cortes-Mills reflects on immigrant advocacy and community support
CIRA Legal Director Roxana Cortes-Mills was recently recognized with a community impact award at Metropolitan Community College’s 26th annual Cinco de Mayo luncheon in Omaha.
CIRA bridges gap after Immigration Clinic closure
The Center for Immigrant and Refugee Advancement (CIRA) is launching a new externship program designed to provide hands-on experience in immigration law for future immigration attorneys in the state while also helping meet a growing community need for quality legal services.
Inside Refugee Support: A Q&A with a Case Manager on the Front Lines
Adem Haroon Abdella devotes his time and energy toward helping new Americans find their center. He was born in Darfur, Sudan and began his journey of service and leadership in an Ethiopian refugee camp.
Here’s what the Board of Immigration Appeals decision means for DACA
On April 24, 2026, the Board of Immigration Appeals (BIA) weakened protections for DACA recipients who are in removal proceedings. In doing so, the BIA instructed immigration judges to not terminate deportation proceedings against DACA recipients solely for having DACA.