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Expanded Use of Expedited Removal

The Trump administration has expanded its use of “expedited removal”, a process that allows the government to quickly deport certain undocumented individuals without the chance…

Take Action: H.R.29/S.5, Laken Riley Act

H.R.29/S.5, known as the Laken Riley Act, which has passed in the House and advanced in the Senate, would “flip our system of constitutional governance…

Biden Administration announced the extension of Temporary Protected Status (TPS) for eligible nationals of El Salvador, Sudan, Ukraine, and Venezuela

The Biden Administration announced the extension of Temporary Protected Status (TPS) for eligible nationals of El Salvador, Sudan, Ukraine, and Venezuela for an additional 18-month…

Omaha.com | Midlands Voices: Nebraskans live in fear of being forced back to countries they escaped

From Scottsbluff to South Sioux City, thousands of Nebraskans are living in fear of being forced back to the countries they once escaped. These aren’t…

The Promise of Our Support

Between now and January 20, the Center for Immigrant and Refugee Advancement (CIRA) will help resettle 350 refugees hoping for a new life in Nebraska.…

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…

Omaha.com | Omaha refugee agencies hurry to resettle people before Trump takes office

The welcoming was a variation of a scene that’s been happening often at Eppley lately. Local resettlement agencies in Omaha are hurrying to take in…

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…

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…