ACLU Immigrants' Rights
Founded in 1987, the ACLU Immigrants' Rights Project is dedicated to expanding and enforcing the civil liberties and civil rights of non-citizens and to combating public and private discrimination against immigrants. To find out more, please see About the ACLU's Immigrants' Rights Project.
The U.S. Citizenship & Immigrations Services website offers forms, videos, and a range of resources for citizenship issues.
Immigrant Legal Resource Center
The Immigrant Legal Resource Center (ILRC) is a national non-profit resource center that provides legal trainings, educational materials, and advocacy to advance immigrant rights. The mission of the ILRC is to work with and educate immigrants, community organizations, and the legal sector to continue to build a democratic society that values diversity and the rights of all people.
Know Your Rights, Community Resources for Immigrants, Civic Participation Packet, Living in the U.S. Guide, Immigration Fraud Awareness, and DREAM Act
For a complete list check out the Online Video Resources Library Guide!
On June 1, 2021, President Joe Biden proclaimed June to be National Immigrant Heritage Month.
"America is, always has been, and always will be a Nation of immigrants," Biden said in a White House proclamation. "During National Immigrant Heritage Month, we reaffirm and draw strength from that enduring identity and celebrate the history and achievements of immigrant communities across our Nation."
In celebration of Immigrant Heritage Month, explore the University Libraries' resources.
Search these websites to find genealogical information about immigrants to the United States:
Loyola University Chicago Libraries
Cudahy Library · 1032 W. Sheridan Rd., Chicago, IL 60660 · 773.508.2632
Lewis Library · 25 E. Pearson St., Chicago, IL 60611 · 312.915.6622
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