Americans for Immigrant Justice

Americans for Immigrant Justice Americans for Immigrant Justice protects and promotes the rights of immigrants.

Imagínate: solo estabas haciendo las cosas correctas. Acudiste a tu cita con migración. Pero igual te detuvieron por día...
10/04/2026

Imagínate: solo estabas haciendo las cosas correctas. Acudiste a tu cita con migración. Pero igual te detuvieron por días en condiciones inhumanas. ⛓️

🗣️Americans for Immigrant Justice y el Southern Poverty Law Center presentaron una demanda colectiva federal en nombre de las personas que ICE mantiene bajo custodia en la Oficina de ICE de Miramar, en donde las condiciones inconstitucionales de encierro han convertido un centro administrativo de citas de control en un centro de detención en la práctica, sin camas, sin atención médica que funcione y sin supervisión independiente.

⚖️ Paul R. Chavez, Director de Litigio de Americans for Immigrant Justice, dijo: "Miramar nunca fue pensado ni acondicionado para operar como centro de detención ... en cambio, ahí permanecen personas retenidas por varios días, obligadas a dormir sobre el concreto con solo unas delgadas mantas térmicas de aluminio para cubrirse."

⚖️ Andres Gonzalez, Director Asociado de Comunicaciones de Americans for Immigrant Justice, aseguró: "La situación sigue siendo muy preocupante. Seguimos documentando casos de personas retenidas durante varios días en una instalación pensada para procesamiento, no para detención prolongada."

🕊️ En Americans for Immigrant Justice, seguimos defendiendo el derecho de debido proceso legal para inmigrantes. Nuestro trabajo sigue con usted. Dona ahora 👉 aijustice.com/donate

En colaboración con American Friends Service Committee.
Lea más acerca de la demanda en aijustice.org/press-releases

✨ New Artist Feature:Stories of immigration, identity, and belonging come to life through art.This week, we are highligh...
10/01/2026

✨ New Artist Feature:
Stories of immigration, identity, and belonging come to life through art.
This week, we are highlighting Katarina Tifft Art

Explore their work and journey, and discover our initiative Immigrants & The Arts at https://loom.ly/gH8O4t4

In collaboration with The Green Family Foundation and the Public Humanities Lab at Florida International University.

09/30/2026

Unaccompanied kids need experienced legal service providers by their side.

So many of these children fled violence, trafficking, neglect and/or abuse in search of safety.
In the immigration legal system, there is no guaranteed right to a legal representative before the immigration court.
That means that even children, no matter their age, could be required to represent themselves alone before a judge if they cannot afford an immigration lawyer or if there is no free legal service provider, such as Americans for Immigrant Justice, that can step forward.

Support children at aijustice.org/donate

✨ New Artist Feature:Stories of immigration, identity, and belonging come to life through art.This week, we are highligh...
09/29/2026

✨ New Artist Feature:
Stories of immigration, identity, and belonging come to life through art.
This week, we are highlighting Rosa Henriquez "Cocó."

Explore their work and journey, and discover our initiative Immigrants & The Arts at https://loom.ly/dF_4f90

In collaboration with The Green Family Foundation and the Public Humanities Lab at Florida International University.

☕ Did you know your cup of coffee connects you to traditions from around the world? 🌐Coffee is more than a drink—it’s a ...
09/29/2026

☕ Did you know your cup of coffee connects you to traditions from around the world? 🌐
Coffee is more than a drink—it’s a journey across cultures.

👉 Swipe to discover how coffee is enjoyed around the world. What's your favorite coffee?

🌟 Join a celebrated author and a lifelong advocate. ✨ Americans for Immigrant Justice is honored to announce that renown...
09/28/2026

🌟 Join a celebrated author and a lifelong advocate. ✨

Americans for Immigrant Justice is honored to announce that renowned author Edwidge Danticat will join as the keynote speaker of the 30th Anniversary Gala on November 7, 2026, in Miami. Danticat is the author of several acclaimed books, including Brother, I'm Dying and her latest novel Dèy. She has also received multiple national and international awards.

Americans for Immigrant Justice is also elated to award Dave Lawrence Jr. with the inaugural Guardian of Justice Award for his advocacy, generosity, and sustained commitment to protect justice. Lawrence is the former publisher of The Miami Herald and founder of The Children's Movement of Florida. Lawrence also helped create The Children's Trust, which secured lasting public funding for early childhood programs.

Danticat and Lawrence will take the stage at the 30th Anniversary Gala on November 7 at 6:00 pm ET at the JW Marriott Marquis in Downtown Miami.

Join the celebration! For tickets or sponsorships, go to aijustice.org/aij-30th

These local jails were supposed to detain immigrants for only 72 hours -- yet a woman was held for a total of 26 days.⛓️...
09/27/2026

These local jails were supposed to detain immigrants for only 72 hours -- yet a woman was held for a total of 26 days.

⛓️ A French Moroccan with a pending green card application was held in local jail for more than four weeks. This was done through repeat rebookings at the Pinellas County jail.

🔒 ProPublica explains: "The repeat rebookings stem from the fact that [there isn't] enough detention space to jail all the immigrants whom ICE and its cooperating local authorities are rounding up."

Paul Chavez, Director of Litigation and Advocacy for Americans for Immigrant Justice, was featured in the article.

📢 He states: “If it was that easy to thwart, all we would have to do to thwart the Fourth Amendment was throw somebody in the backseat of a car, drive them to McDonald’s and then drive back,” Chavez said. “I don’t know that the drafters of the Fourth Amendment would have found solace in that.”

⚖️ Americans for Immigrant Justice is the only statewide immigrant defense nonprofit that provides free legal services to low-income people in all immigration detention facilities in Florida. Your donation helps immigrants seek the protection they need.

🤝 Make a difference at https://aijustice.org/donate

🚨If you encounter ICE, remember you have rights!🎉 Join us for our Virtual Know Your Rights session on understanding ICE ...
09/24/2026

🚨If you encounter ICE, remember you have rights!

🎉 Join us for our Virtual Know Your Rights session on understanding ICE encounters on Tuesday, September 29th. The presentation will be in both English and Haitian Kreole.

📜 In the event, you will find:

- Help understanding what to do during ICE encounters

- Practical information, tools, and resources to stay informed and prepared

- Opportunity to ask general questions after the presentation.

📅 Date and time: Tuesday, Sept. 29, 2026. 5:00-6:00 P.M.

👋 We hope to see you there!

📍 Location: Zoom link will be provided after registration.

🔗 Link to register: https://secure.everyaction.com/MeCyrcq7m0SbQuKpmpS13g2



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🚨Si ou rankontre ajan ICE, sonje ou gen dwa!

🎉 Vin patisipe nan sesyon vityèl nou an sou "Konnen Dwa Ou" pou w ka konprann sa pou w fè si w rankontre ICE; sesyon an ap fèt madi 29 septanm. Prezantasyon an ap fèt an Anglè ak an Kreyòl Ayisyen.

📜 Nan evènman sa a, w ap jwenn:

- Èd pou w konprann sa pou w fè lè w rankontre ajan ICE

- Enfòmasyon pratik, zouti, ak resous pou w rete enfòme epi prepare

- Opòtinite pou poze kesyon jeneral apre prezantasyon an.

📅 Dat ak lè: Madi 29 septanm 2026, soti 5:00 pou rive 6:00 nan apremidi.

👋 N ap tann ou la!

📍 Kote: Y ap ba ou lyen Zoom nan apre w fin enskri.

🔗 Lyen pou enskri: https://secure.everyaction.com/MeCyrcq7m0SbQuKpmpS13g2

✨ New Artist Feature: Stories of immigration, identity, and belonging come to life through art.This week, we are highlig...
09/23/2026

✨ New Artist Feature:
Stories of immigration, identity, and belonging come to life through art.

This week, we are highlighting Marine Fonteyne. Explore their work, learn more about their journey and discover our initiative Immigrants & The Arts at https://aijustice.org/artist/marine-fonteyne/


In collaboration with The Green Family Foundation and The Wolfsonian Public Humanities Lab

Safety begins with justice, but many immigrant survivors of abuse stay silent, fearing detention, deportation, or family...
09/21/2026

Safety begins with justice, but many immigrant survivors of abuse stay silent, fearing detention, deportation, or family separation. Americans for Immigrant Justice’s Lucha Program offers free legal assistance to help them secure immigration relief—a critical first step toward a safe, independent, and stable future. The Lucha team acts swiftly to help survivors break free and reclaim their lives.

Learn more about our Lucha Program on our website: https://aijustice.org/

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Miami, FL
33152

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