Legal Services For Detained Immigrants - National Immigrant Justice Center - Main Office
111 West Jackson Boulevard, Suite 800, Chicago, IL 60604
Eligibility
Individuals in ICE or criminal custody in Illinois, Wisconsin, Kentucky, and Indiana, as well as their family members and friends, may contact NIJC for a legal screening and possible representation. Clients include individuals who have been found not competent by the Immigration Court. NIJC also represents and refers individuals for representation in bond hearings and requests for release to ICE.
Hours
Tue 11:00am - 2:00pm
By appointment
Languages
English, Spanish
Application process
Call the NIJC Detention Project at (773) 672-6599 on Tuesdays from 11:00am to 2:00pm.Detained immigrants call collect at (312) 583-9721 or use the pro bono platform and NIJC's 3-digit code, 565.
Fees
Free
Service area
IL
The National Immigrant Justice Center (NIJC) offers legal orientation and representation to immigrant adults detained by the Department of Homeland Security/Immigration and Customs Enforcement.
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211 Metro Chicago
Providing organization
National Immigrant Justice Center
The National Immigrant Justice Center (NIJC) is dedicated to ensuring human rights protections and access to justice for all immigrants, refugees and asylum seekers. NIJC provides direct legal services to and advocates for these populations through policy reform, impact litigation, and public education.