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.
Training equips advocates with Mental Health First Aid skills
Just like physical first aid, MHFA focuses on early intervention. But instead of applying bandages, mental health first aid offers strategies to build skills in non-judgmental listening, becoming a source of reassurance, and identifying when to point others toward professional help.
New program advances professional development and civic engagement skills for immigrant and refugee leaders
Immigrant and refugee leaders throughout the Omaha community are cultivating professional development through the new program: MyCity Greater Omaha.
Immigration attorneys urge online safety amid national rise in immigration scams
There has been a rise in what is known as immigration scams in the U.S., according to the American Immigration Lawyers Association. Nebraska is not immune.
Omaha father reunited with family after combined advocacy efforts
Calderon, a father of three, was held in U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) custody in McCook, Nebraska for two months despite having never been convicted of a crime. He held back tears of joy as he and his family walked into the Omaha CIRA office on Friday, March 13 for a meeting with his attorney.
CIRA Legal experts strengthen Lexington relief efforts
Legal experts from the Center for Immigrant and Refugee Advancement (CIRA) joined community-wide efforts to support neighbors affected by the Tyson Foods plant closure by hosting a live legal clinic.