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July 14, 2026

CIRA speaks on building bridges at national leadership conference

Center for Immigrant & Refugee Advancement (CIRA) Director of Community Engagement Khenda Mustafa, along with the Greater Omaha Chamber’s Daniela Rojas Florez, will take the...

June 30, 2026

The Supreme Court upheld birthright citizenship. But that’s only part of the story

June 30, 2026

U.S. Supreme Court decisions, simplified: What they mean for immigration

The U.S. Supreme Court finished its term with major decisions concerning immigrants and refugees’ fate and status in the country. While it reaffirmed some constitutional...

June 16, 2026

CIRA expands English Language Classes to meet growing community need

These classes create a space for people to learn, practice, and grow together. In the CIRA classroom, language learning isn't just about grammar; it's about...

June 9, 2026

One Year Later: The Lasting Impact of the Glenn Valley ICE Raid and CIRA’s Social Work Response

One year ago, Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) conducted a large-scale work raid at the Glenn Valley Foods plant. They detained dozens of workers, leaving...

June 9, 2026

One Year Later: The Lasting Impact of the Glenn Valley ICE Raid and CIRA’s Community Engagement Response

While CIRA’s Community Engagement Team had been preparing for the possibility of ICE raids since long before June 10, the Glenn Valley raid introduced unforeseen...

June 9, 2026

One Year Later: The Lasting Impact of the Glenn Valley ICE Raid and CIRA’s Legal Response

One year ago, Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) conducted a large-scale work raid at the Glenn Valley Foods plant. They arrested dozens of workers, shocking...

May 27, 2026

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,...

May 12, 2026

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....

May 6, 2026

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...

May 1, 2026

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...

April 28, 2026

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...