Immigrant Justice Corps

Immigrant Justice Corps Immigrant Justice Corps (IJC) is the country’s first fellowship program dedicated to meeting the need for quality legal assistance for immigrants.

Over the past 18 months, ICE operations have expanded across the country as the administration pushes for mass deportati...
06/11/2026

Over the past 18 months, ICE operations have expanded across the country as the administration pushes for mass deportations. Large-scale enforcement efforts have left communities fractured and scared.

For many of our Fellows, these operations have been in their own cities. 2025 Justice Fellow Haley Todd Newsome, based in New Orleans at Project Ishmael, explains the broad community response to Operation Catahoula Crunch and what she learned about being an immigration attorney.

https://justicecorps.org/news/campaigns-of-cruelty-haley-todd-newsome/

Are you an IJC alum? Take our 5-minute alumni survey!The survey results help us keep track of our network. We're hoping ...
06/10/2026

Are you an IJC alum? Take our 5-minute alumni survey!

The survey results help us keep track of our network. We're hoping to better connect alumni across the country, source alumni for panels and other speaking engagements hosted by IJC, and create connections with current Fellows who are building careers and looking for advice.

The results are also instrumental in our fundraising efforts, as we strive to show the impact of IJC's work on the broader immigration field.

Take the survey and then share it with all your IJC alumni friends!

Selected for their exceptional talent and deep compassion, our 2026 Justice Fellows will provide quality legal represent...
06/04/2026

Selected for their exceptional talent and deep compassion, our 2026 Justice Fellows will provide quality legal representation to detained immigrants, asylum seekers, families, and children who cannot afford counsel.

Legal representation for immigrants is a lifeline, 2026 Fellow Nayarith Franco-Vasquez, said. Nayarith will join IJC in the fall, working at Esperanza Immigrant Rights Project in Los Angeles.

"It is not just about the legal outcomes; it is about dignity, clarity, and making sure people are given a voice and a real chance in a system that too often denies both," Nayarith said.

Happy Immigrant Heritage Month!We are proud to be an organization built by immigrants and for immigrants. "Immigrants st...
06/03/2026

Happy Immigrant Heritage Month!

We are proud to be an organization built by immigrants and for immigrants.

"Immigrants strengthen the United States through their labor, entrepreneurship, and cultural contributions, sustaining industries and communities across the country," 2026 Justice Fellow Raul Rodrigues said. "Their presence and work are deeply woven into the nation’s economic growth and social vitality. Legal representation is not merely helpful: it is essential to ensure fairness, protect basic rights, and give immigrants a meaningful opportunity to be heard."

06/02/2026

We are a Data & Impact Analytics Coordinator!

We're looking for an individual to support IJC’s work by quantifying organizational goals and measuring impact towards our mission. The Data Coordinator will be part of the Data & Impact Analytics (DIA) Team, reporting to the Data and Impact Analytics Senior Manager.

As data is embedded in cross-functional workflows in every department at IJC, the Coordinator will play an important role for the organization and interact closely with other Departments.

Hybrid work environment: 2-3 days in office in New York City

Salary: $61,000

See the job link for the full job description and application instructions!

Selected for their exceptional talent and deep compassion, our 2026 Justice Fellows will provide quality legal represent...
05/28/2026

Selected for their exceptional talent and deep compassion, our 2026 Justice Fellows will provide quality legal representation to detained immigrants, asylum seekers, families, and children who cannot afford counsel.

As a first generation law student, Sofia Garcia has sometimes felt overwhelmed when thinking about how to build her career. But having IJC's network of advocates to learn from "makes all the difference," she said.

"Coming from a family of immigrants, I have witnessed firsthand the challenges of navigating our legal system," Sofia said. "This work is personal to me, and IJC's dedication to making quality legal representation accessible resonates deeply."

IJC’s 400+ alumni network represents an active and unprecedented community sharing legal resources, knowledge and mentor...
05/27/2026

IJC’s 400+ alumni network represents an active and unprecedented community sharing legal resources, knowledge and mentorship on behalf of immigrants in need.

More than 90% of our Fellows have made careers practicing immigration law, and graduates continue to provide essential immigration services across the United States.

This month, our Fellowship team organized gatherings for our Fellows, aimed at building community and getting creative. ...
05/21/2026

This month, our Fellowship team organized gatherings for our Fellows, aimed at building community and getting creative.

Across the country, in Los Angeles, Chicago and New York, Fellows and IJC staff met up at art cafes, making and painting pottery.

We are also organizing mini-gatherings across the country, where small groups of fellows in cities ranging from Atlanta to Houston to Minneapolis will join together for dinner and conversation.

Thank you to all the Fellows who are joining us at these gatherings!

Selected for their exceptional talent and deep compassion, our 2026 Justice Fellows will provide quality legal represent...
05/19/2026

Selected for their exceptional talent and deep compassion, our 2026 Justice Fellows will provide quality legal representation to detained immigrants, asylum seekers, families, and children who cannot afford counsel.

For Fellows like Raul Rodrigues, joining IJC means representing a community he feels deeply passionate about.

"Many immigrants must navigate a complex and unforgiving legal system, often without understanding the language, procedures, or consequences involved," Raul said. "On the other hand, immigrants continue to strengthen the United States through their labor, entrepreneurship, and cultural contributions, sustaining industries and communities across the country. Their presence and work are deeply woven into the nation’s economic growth and social vitality."

We are expanding our fellowship offerings and are recruiting our inaugural class of Federal Litigation Fellows! This fel...
05/15/2026

We are expanding our fellowship offerings and are recruiting our inaugural class of Federal Litigation Fellows!

This fellowship opportunity is open to active IJC Fellows and Alumni from the Class of 2024, Class of 2023 and Class of 2022.

The Federal Litigation Fellowship, beginning in fall 2026, is designed to equip experienced removal defense attorneys with the skills, mentorship, and placement opportunities to move into federal litigation, creating a new generation of advocates prepared to challenge unlawful government actions, defend constitutional norms, and protect immigrant communities in federal court.

To learn more, visit https://ijc.smapply.io/prog/2026_federal_litigation_fellowship/

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