
Connect with one of the many organizations seeking to fulfill the rights of migrants in the United States.
The Advocates for Human Rights
Works to promote and protect the human rights of asylum seekers, refugees, and immigrants in the U.S. through free legal services to clients in the Upper Midwest and training and resources for immigrant advocates, attorneys, and educators.
American Civil Liberties Union
Its Immigrant Rights Project seeks to combat public and private discrimination against migrants through a combination of impact litigation and public education.
American Immigration Law Foundation
Dedicated to increasing public understanding of immigration law and policy, and the value of immigration to the U.S. Provides targeted policy information and curricula for attorneys, teachers, and immigrants.
Amnesty International USA
Their report "Jailed without Justice" exposes the immigration detention system in the U.S. as broken and unnecessarily costly.
Detention Watch Network
A national coalition working to educate the public and policy makers about the U.S. immigration detention and deportation system and to advocate for reform so that all who come to our shores receive fair and humane treatment.
Committee on Migrant Workers
Hosts a wealth of official documents pertaining to the rights of migrants, including international treaties.
Energy of a Nation
An Advocates for Human Rights website that provides accurate, up-to-date information and resources about migration and migrant rights issues for educators, students, advocates, and community members.
Immigration Advocates Network
A free national online network which supports legal advocates working on behalf of immigrants’ rights. Includes an immigration library, calendar of events, news, alerts, and more
Immigrant Legal Resource Center
Works with and educates immigrants, community organizations, and the legal sector to build a democratic society that values diversity and the rights of all people.
Migration Policy Institute
Studies the movement of people worldwide and provides analysis, development, and evaluation of migration and refugee policies at the local, national, and international levels.
National Council of La Raza
Works to improve opportunities for Hispanic Americans. The "We Can Stop the Hate" campaign attempts to take the hate and violence out of the immigration debate and encourage reasoned and thoughtful discussion.
National Immigration Forum
Works to create U.S. immigration policy that honors our nation’s ideals, protects human dignity, reflects our country’s economic demands, celebrates family unity, and provides opportunities for progress.
National Immigration Justice Center
Provides direct legal services to and advocates for immigrants, refugees, and asylum seekers through policy reform, impact litigation, and public education.
National Immigration Law Center
Offers information on the legal issues surrounding immigration, as well as training and advice for community activists and attorneys looking to get involved.
National Network for Immigrant and Refugee Rights
Works to promote a just immigration and refugee policy in the U.S. and to defend and expand the rights of all migrants and refugees regardless of immigration status. Includes resources and information, as well as advice on how to get involved.
Rights Working Group
A diverse coalition working to restore the American commitment to protect civil liberties and human rights for all people in the U.S.
Southern Poverty Law Center
Dedicated to promoting civil rights and fighting harmful prejudices since 1971. Provides refutations of common anti-immigrant myths and stereotypes, as well as eye-opening descriptions of the worst abuses of migrant workers.
The Urban Institute
Provides information on a wide range of immigration issues and advocates for changes to U.S. immigration policy.