It’s Not Just Drama: Teen Dating Violence Is Real
When we hear teen dating violence, what do we picture? Is it a hallway scuffle? Is it a toxic relationship TikTok video? Or maybe the concerning bruise on our friend’s arm? We see things like this happening in our high schools and across the country, yet no one seems to talk about it...
5 lugares donde los inmigrantes deberían tener cuidado
La presencia de agencias de aplicación de la ley migratoria no está limitada a la frontera. Ciertos lugares en los Estados Unidos tienen una alta seguridad y presencia federal, lo que puede conllevar un riesgo mayor para inmigrantes sin estatus migratorio legal y, en algunas situaciones, incluso para inmigrantes con...
5 Places Immigrants Should Approach with Caution
The presence of immigration enforcement is not limited to the border. Certain locations across the United States have high security and federal presence, which can carry increased risk for immigrants without lawful status and, in some situations, for immigrants with temporary or pending status...
¿Qué es la Nacionalidad Estadounidense por Nacimiento?
La nacionalidad estadounidense por nacimiento es un derecho constitucional que protege a los niños nacidos en Estados Unidos, independientemente del estatus migratorio de sus padres. Durante más de un siglo, la ciudadanía por nacimiento ha sido un derecho constitucional, protegido por la 14.ª Enmienda...
What is Birthright Citizenship?
Birthright citizenship protects any child born on American soil by automatically including them as a citizen of the United States, regardless of their parents’ immigration status. For over a century, birthright citizenship has been a constitutional right, protected by the 14th Amendment and confirmed in the landmark 1898 Supreme Court...
New Illinois Laws Taking Effect in 2026
Starting in 2026, Illinois will implement several important new laws affecting survivors of domestic violence, immigrants, renters, and families. Below is a summary of the changes affecting the communities and individuals we serve...
What Is Pro Bono?
Pro bono, short for "pro bono publico," is a Latin phrase meaning "for the public good." In a legal context, pro bono refers to legal services provided by attorneys free of charge to individuals and organizations that cannot afford to pay for legal representation...