The country's first fellowship program dedicated to meeting the need for quality legal counsel for immigrants.
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May 12
We are so excited to announce our 2026 Justice Fellows!
These 30 exceptional advocates, deeply committed to fairness, dignity, and the rule of law, are answering the call at a time when the need for skilled, fearless immigrant legal representation has never been more urgent.
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We are currently accepting proposals from vendors to provide managed services for IJC’s complex technical and compliance needs.
RFP Deadline: June 30, 2026
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Jun 15
We are honored to receive the Robert E. Juceam Founders Award from AILA!
“This is a full circle moment,” said IJC CEO Jojo Annobil. “Robert Juceam and Judge Katzmann were close collaborators in efforts to improve legal representation for immigrants who can’t afford counsel."
Jun 12
AILA proudly recognizes the Immigrant Justice Corps with the Robert E. Juceam Founders Award, which is given from time to time to the person or entity having the most substantial impact on the field of immigration law or policy. aila.org/library/aila-presen…
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Jun 11
ICE operations have expanded across the country as the administration pushes for mass deportations.
2025 Justice Fellow Haley Todd Newsome explains the broad community response to Operation Catahoula Crunch.
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Jun 10
Are you an IJC alum? Take our 5-minute alumni survey!
The survey results help us keep track of our network and are instrumental in our fundraising efforts.
Take the survey and then share it with all your IJC alumni friends!
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Legal representation for immigrants is a lifeline, 2026 Fellow Nayarith Franco-Vasquez, said.
"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," she said.
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Happy Immigrant Heritage Month!
We are proud to be an organization built by immigrants and for immigrants.
#ImmigrantHeritageMonth
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We are #hiring 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.
Hybrid: 2-3 days in office in New York City
Salary: $61,000
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May 28
As a first generation law student, Sofia Garcia has sometimes felt overwhelmed when thinking aout how to build her career. But having IJC's network of advocates to learn from "makes all the difference," she said.
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May 27
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 are still practicing immigration law across the U.S.
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May 21
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.
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May 19
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.
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May 15
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.
Learn more: ijc.smapply.io/prog/2026_fed…
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May 14
We're still hiring, apply today to join the IJC team!
Apr 16
We're #hiring a NYIFUP Managing Attorney!
We are seeking a detained removal defense practitioner with demonstrated field credibility to run the NYIFUP Upstate Coordinator Project along with providing professional mentorship for Fellows.
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May 12
We are so excited to announce our 2026 Justice Fellows!
These 30 exceptional advocates, deeply committed to fairness, dignity, and the rule of law, are answering the call at a time when the need for skilled, fearless immigrant legal representation has never been more urgent.
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Congrats to IJC alum Jessica Rofé on receiving this year’s Shanara Gilbert Award from the Association of American Law Schools!
The honor is given to an emerging clinician who has demonstrated a commitment to teaching and achieving social justice.
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No one should have to live in fear of being separated from their family. Meanwhile, ICE is detaining people at unprecedented levels.
We must fight for:
⚖️ Fair and accessible legal proceedings
💼 Access to legal representation for ALL
✊ An end to ICE’s unchecked power
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IJC’s mission is to recruit, train, and populate the immigration field with the highest quality legal advocates to create a new generation of leaders with a lifelong commitment to immigrant justice.
IJC Fellows work every day to represent immigrants in need.
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Apr 29
Earlier this month, the Justice Department's Board of Immigration Appeals issued Matter of Bolivar-Bolivar, a decision that fundamentally weakens due process in immigration court.
This would be unthinkable in any other court system. In immigration court, it is now the law.
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Apr 24
We are looking for New York based organizations interested in hosting IJC Community Fellows for the 2026-2029 fellowship period.
Placements will be in New York State.
Learn more about the program: ijc.smapply.io/.../host_orga…
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