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Stories of Immigration

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    Homily by San Antonio Archbishop Gustavo García-Siller at CLINIC Convening 2025

    Posted on June 3, 2025

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    Interview With Mentorship Project Participant Ezra Rash

    Posted on April 23, 2025

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    Witnesses of Welcome Lenten Series

    Posted on March 4, 2025

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    CLINIC Advent Guide 2024

    Posted on November 21, 2024

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    Interview With Luisa Martin-Price of Catholic Charities of the Diocese of Raleigh

    Posted on June 26, 2024



Latest Resources

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  • Know Your Rights Flyers

    These flyers explain your rights in various places and contexts.

    Last updated on June 23, 2025

  • Draft Informed Consent Documents for Travel

    This draft informed consent document may be used when assisting individuals for travel.

    Last updated on June 17, 2025

  • Topline Immigration Policy Updates

    Topline Immigration Policy updates (TIPs) are brief policy summaries published by CLINIC to keep our Affiliate network informed about federal immigration law and policy changes.

    Last updated on June 16, 2025



Latest Press Releases

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  • CLINIC Condemns Escalation of Mass Deportation Tactics: "We Should Not Be Afraid of Our Neighbors."

    "We should not be afraid of our neighbors and friends," said Bishop Jaime Soto, Chair of CLINIC's Board of Directors and Bishop of Sacramento. "Mass deportation threatens neighborhoods and families. This is not who we have pledged to be as one nation under God with liberty and justice for all. Catholic social teaching affirms that our common human dignity is found in the social bonds that makes us good neighbors and good friends, regardless of legal status. These actions disrupt the rhythm of commerce, schooling, and prayer in many neighborhoods. It tears at the fabric of families, businesses, and churches. We must remain resolute in fostering the social bonds that make us thrive together as brothers and sisters, children of the one God who loves us all."
    Posted on June 16, 2025
  • CLINIC Concerned About "Devastating" Effects of Travel Ban for Vulnerable Migrants and Family Unity

    “As Catholics, we are called to uplift the dignity of all human beings, regardless of nationality or background,” said Anna Gallagher, CLINIC’s executive director. “Catholic social teaching emphasizes the moral imperative to protect and care for the most vulnerable among us, including refugees and immigrants. As Pope Francis reminded us, ‘Migrants are not a threat, but a blessing' — a reminder that our faith teaches us to welcome the stranger with compassion, generosity, and respect.”
    Posted on June 5, 2025
  • CLINIC Disturbed by Supreme Court Decision Permitting Revocation of Venezuela TPS

    “The Supreme Court’s surprising decision to issue this order on the emergency docket creates immediate uncertainty for Venezuelans and legal practitioners aiding them. Across the CLINIC network, legal practitioners will be scrambling to assist Venezuelan clients who may soon lose legal status and work authorization and who greatly fear returning to Venezuela.”
    Posted on May 20, 2025

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    Temporary Protected Status (TPS) and Deferred Enforced Departure (DED)


Training Calendar

CLINIC online trainings are open to the staff and volunteers of CLINIC Affiliates, any other nonprofit agency, and private attorneys and their staff. Independent non-attorney legal workers are not eligible to register for CLINIC trainings. CLINIC reserves the right to request proof of an agency’s non-profit status and/or proof of authorization to provide immigration legal services to the community. If you are a government employee, you may not register for trainings without prior authorization. You may request permission to register by contacting CLINIC.

Unauthorized Programs

CLINIC is committed to preventing the Unauthorized Practice of Immigration Law (UPIL). If your program does not currently offer immigration legal services and does not currently employ an immigration attorney or have Department of Justice Recognition with at least one accredited staff member, your program is not authorized. For information on our Capacity Building Institute, click here.


  • Webinar Series 2025

    Overview of Citizenship: Acquisition, Derivation, and Naturalization

    Type of Training

    Webinar Series

    Date of Event

    June 4, 2025 - June 25, 2025

    Registration Deadline

    June 25, 2025
  • Recording 2025

    Recordings: Preparing for and Responding to Funding Challenges

    Type of Training

    Webinar Recording(s)

    Date of Event

    July 8, 2025 - September 8, 2025

    Registration Deadline

    July 7, 2025
  • Webinar 2025

    Legal Options for Afghans and Ukrainians

    Type of Training

    Webinar

    Date of Event

    July 16, 2025

    Registration Deadline

    July 16, 2025

Promoting the Dignity of Immigrants With Affordable Legal Expertise

As it has for more than 30 years, CLINIC will fight for the rights of immigrants. CLINIC trains legal representatives who provide high-quality and affordable immigration legal services. We develop and sustain a network of nonprofit programs that serve over 500,000 immigrants every year. We cultivate projects that support and defend vulnerable immigrant populations by:

  • Providing direct representation for asylum seekers at the U.S.-Mexico border and educating them about their rights;
  • Reuniting formerly separated families;
  • Increasing legal representation for those in removal proceedings and in detention;
  • Providing public education on immigration law and policies; and
  • Advocating for fair and just immigration policies that acknowledge the inherent dignity and value of all people.

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About the Catholic Legal Immigration Network, Inc.

Embracing the Gospel value of welcoming the stranger, CLINIC promotes the dignity and protects the rights of immigrants in partnership with a dedicated network of Catholic and community legal immigration programs. We are based out of Silver Spring, Maryland (Washington, D.C. metropolitan area), with an office in Oakland, California, and additional staff working from locations throughout the country. Questions and inquiries can be sent to national@cliniclegal.org.

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Phone: (301) 565-4800
Fax: (301) 565-4824

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