Immigrant Justice Corps

The country's first fellowship program dedicated to meeting the need for quality legal counsel for immigrants.

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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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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

https://t.co/sILFO6vaDm

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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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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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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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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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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: https://t.co/zK5BlLHpe7

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We're still hiring, apply today to join the IJC team!

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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.

https://t.co/kTrmJPGj83

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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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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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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: https://t.co/cGQuZ4ZiqA

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IJC has trained and mobilized more than 500 Fellows to provide quality counsel and advocacy to date.

Our alumni network represents an active and unprecedented community sharing legal resources, knowledge and mentorship on behalf of immigrants in need.

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Families belong together, and this week, the House took a step to protect that.

But this fight is not over. Families are still at risk of separation.

📢 Tell Congress to keep families together.

https://t.co/SXPLVULotr

#FamiliesBelongTogether #ProtectTPS

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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.

https://t.co/kTrmJPGj83

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Our 2024 Justice Fellows will be wrapping up their fellowships in a few months, and we are so proud of them!

Our largest class of Fellows ever, these attorneys have provided vital legal assistance to immigrants during a deeply tumultuous time.