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There are real ways to show up. Explore current organizing campaigns and find opportunities to directly support Illinois immigrants and strengthen our communities.
Bring José Home
José Palma Mejía, from the Southeast Side of Chicago, is the father of two U.S. citizen daughters — ages 11 and 16. His wife was deported months ago. Now he faces deportation as well, which would leave his daughters without both of their parents.
Take action now to stop another family in our community from being torn apart.
Free Federico
Federico Alcantar is a 22-year-old legal guardian and sole caretaker of his younger siblings. In late October 2025, Federico was arrested at gunpoint by federal agents during a traffic stop. Despite widespread community support, Congressional backing, and no criminal record, Federico was denied asylum and deported at the end of February 2026.
His siblings are left without the one person who has kept them safe, stable, and together since losing both parents. Federico’s case is a clear reminder of why our movement exists. If you’re able, we encourage community members to donate to the family's GoFundMe, where every contribution directly supports the children that Federico was fighting to provide for: Helping Two Siblings Through a Tough Transition
"Federico's siblings have lost yet another guardian, and this community is not walking away from them."
—Erendira Rendón, Vice President of Immigrant Justice at The Resurrection Project
Read our full statement on the court’s decision to deny Federico Alcantar's application for asylum.
Demand $50 Million for ILA2J
Illinois proposed to cut IL Access to Justice funding by almost 30% in the state budget—we will not accept that.
Budgets are a blueprint of our state’s priorities and we are committed to working with leadership to ensure that real investment in our communities is prioritized. Our coalition of 91 ILA2J partner organizations remain steadfast in securing $50 million for Illinois Access to Justice.
This funding is critical to sustaining legal services and community outreach for the Black, Brown, and immigrant communities who rely on them most.
At a time when enforcement is increasing and families are facing heightened instability, proposed cuts are not an appropriate response. The criminalization of our communities is not new—but Illinois has a choice. Our state can lead by investing in protection, due process, and community stability instead of deepening harm.
We deserve, and need, full funding for Access to Justice in Illinois.
Hold I.C.E. Accountable
I.C.E. is devastating families and killing our community members, from Silverio Villegas González to Renee Nicole Good, Alex Pretti, Keith Porter, and too many others. The abuse must end.
Immigrant justice advocates, and elected officials including Senator Dick Durbin, are demanding that Congress hold I.C.E. and federal immigration authorities accountable as they negotiate Department of Homeland Security (DHS) funding. These demands include investigating I.C.E. and CBP, stopping warrantless arrests, respecting the Fourth Amendment, reinstating bond hearings, keeping I.C.E. out of schools, hospitals, and places of worship, and guaranteeing access to counsel and healthcare.
Tell your Congressperson to hold I.C.E. accountable and invest in dignity, due process, and real public safety.
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