Description: The National Immigration Law Center (NILC) is a national nonprofit advocacy organization, founded in 1979, that advances and defends the rights and opportunities of low‑income immigrants and their families through impact litigation, policy advocacy, research, public education, and movement building. Type: Non‑profit organization (501(c)(3)) Policies: Pursues federal, state, and local policies that expand immigrant access to public benefits, health care, and legal protections; defends against restrictive enforcement and detention policies; advocates for pathways to citizenship and fair immigration administration; advances workers' rights, racial and economic justice for immigrant communities; and engages in impact litigation and state‑level campaign support. Funding: Primarily funded by foundation grants, contributions from individual donors, program and training revenue, and attorney fees; also receives support from philanthropic partners and institutional grants. Affiliates: Frequently partners and collaborates with civil rights and immigrant‑rights organizations such as the ACLU, American Immigration Council, UnidosUS, state and local immigrant advocacy coalitions, and national movement partners and philanthropic funders.
