In recent weeks, the Trump administration has sought to challenge a key safeguard in our democratic society: habeas corpus. For centuries, this legal procedure has served as an essential protection for individuals residing in the United States.
Read MoreThe U.S. Supreme Court issued a decision in May allowing the Department of Homeland Security to terminate what is known as the Cuban, Haitian, Nicaraguan, Venezuelan (CHNV) Parole Program, eliminating the legal status of more than 500,000 people living in the United States.
Read MoreIn May, the Supreme Court allowed the Department of Homeland Security’s (DHS) termination of the 2023 Temporary Protected Status (TPS) designation for Venezuela to stand, opening up the possibility of deportation for nearly 350,000 Venezuelans.
Read MoreTennessee Justice for Our Neighbors is excited to welcome Charlotte English to the team as a staff attorney. English joined TNJFON on October 15, 2024.
Read MoreThe National Bar Association recognized October 20-26 as Celebrate Pro Bono week, along the theme of “Making Justice a Reality in Our Communities.” In honor of this celebration, Tennessee Justice for Our Neighbors recognizes and thanks those attorneys who offer pro bono representation, allowing the organization to expand its capacity and make a greater impact in the community.
Read MoreWe are so grateful for the opportunity to connect with our supporters and share our work with the community at Oye Vecino LIVE: Framing Our Future! Panelists Samuel and Carlos shared their experiences as DACA recipients, highlighting both the opportunities the program created and the challenges it fails to address.
Read MoreThe event Home is Here! Celebrating 12 Years of DACA brought together DACA recipients, their loved ones, and allies for an evening of good food, community education, storytelling, and art. Through collaborative creative projects and speakers, we highlighted not only the program's positive impact, but also the urgent need for permanent protections for Dreamers.
Read MoreA new Biden administration program would allow undocumented spouses of U.S. citizens to process their green card applications without having to leave the country. A lawsuit by 16 states led to an administrative stay preventing USCIS from granting parole in place under the program. In this article: learn the background of Keeping Families Together policy, its current status, and its potential impact
Read MoreMedicaid, a publicly funded health insurance program, provides relief for millions of people. Unfortunately, most immigrants are not eligible for the program unless they are U.S. citizens, lawful permanent residents, or fall into a state-specific eligibility category.
In this article: learn about immigrants’ access to equitable healthcare and get an expert perspective on what Tennesseans can do to support their neighbors.
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