A Story of Hope

When we first met Sara, she was living in fear that she’d be forced to leave her small Nebraska town. Like many of our immigrant and refugee neighbors, she was feeling more and more isolated. Without legal status and struggling to find Spanish-language resources, even reaching out felt impossible. But Sara’s story didn’t end there.

5 Facts: A simple guide for a complex issue

At Thanksgiving tables across America this week, talk may turn to immigration. You may hear heated rhetoric about “invasions” and calls for mass deportation. We’ve learned that the best response is to stick to what’s really at stake: our neighbors, our communities, and our shared humanity.

Ready to Protect Nebraska Families

Every day in immigration courts in Nebraska and across the region, immigrants and refugees have less than 4 minutes to introduce their story. That’s how long the average initial hearing lasts.

Introducing CIRA: A New Chapter for ILC+REC

In 2022, Immigrant Legal Center and Refugee Empowerment Center merged. After many meetings, feedback sessions, research, reflection, and effort, we’re excited to announce that our combined nonprofit organization is now called CIRA (the Center for Immigrant & Refugee Advancement).