Americans for Immigrant Justice

Americans for Immigrant Justice (AIJ) is an immigrant rights group based in the United States, focusing on defending the rights of immigrants through legal representation, advocacy, and educational initiatives. They work to promote justice for immigrants facing legal and systemic barriers while raising awareness about immigrant issues in society.

CCI Score

78.59

0.35% June 3

Latest Event

Americans for Immigrant Justice Joins Lawsuit Against DHS DNA Collection

Americans for Immigrant Justice is one of the plaintiffs in a lawsuit filed against the Department of Homeland Security alleging that the agency's dramatic increase in noncitizen DNA collection and opaque oversight practices contribute to an authoritarian surveillance framework.

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Americans for Immigrant Justice is currently rated as a Leader.

+45 to +100 CCI Score

Companies in this range actively lead the fight against authoritarianism by rejecting oppressive practices and championing democratic values. They implement robust policies, engage in transparent governance, and drive initiatives that set the standard for corporate responsibility.

Latest Events

JUN

02

2025

Americans for Immigrant Justice Joins Lawsuit Against DHS DNA Collection
80.00

Americans for Immigrant Justice is one of the plaintiffs in a lawsuit filed against the Department of Homeland Security alleging that the agency's dramatic increase in noncitizen DNA collection and opaque oversight practices contribute to an authoritarian surveillance framework.
APR

08

2025

Americans for Immigrant Justice Exposes Detention Center Abuses
78.78

Americans for Immigrant Justice reported egregious human rights abuses at the Krome Detention Center in Miami-Dade County and submitted its findings to the United Nations Human Rights Council, emphasizing the inhumane treatment of detainees and calling for accountability.
+80

Public and Political Behavior

June 2

The organization took a strong public stance by exposing severe human rights abuses at a detention center. By gathering testimonies of degrading treatment and submitting evidence to the United Nations Human Rights Council, Americans for Immigrant Justice demonstrates a commitment to challenging authoritarian practices and defending vulnerable immigrant communities. This proactive, advocacy-driven approach aligns with progressive anti-fascist values.

Americans for Immigrant Justice: Detainees face 'egregious human rights abuses' at Krome
APR

08

2025

Submission of UN Report on Krome Detention Center Abuses
88.63

Americans for Immigrant Justice submitted a comprehensive report to the United Nations Human Rights Council documenting severe human rights abuses at Miami's Krome Detention Center, exposing inhumane treatment and systemic neglect of immigrant rights.
+90

Public and Political Behavior

June 2

By compiling and submitting a detailed report on the brutal conditions at the Krome Detention Center, Americans for Immigrant Justice is taking a stand against authoritarian practices and human rights violations. This action supports accountability and transparency in government detention practices, aligning with anti-fascist and progressive values.

Americans for Immigrant Justice Submits Report on Krome Detention Center Abuses to United Nations Human Rights Council for Review on Human Rights
NOV

29

2023

AIJ Advocates for Protection of Asylum Standards
68.77

Americans for Immigrant Justice issued a press release on November 29, 2023, urging Congress to maintain critical asylum protections during negotiations over President Biden's supplemental funding request. The organization criticizes proposals that would impose an asylum ban and create barriers for asylum seekers, stressing the need to invest in frontline support and safeguard the humane treatment of vulnerable populations.
+80

Public and Political Behavior

June 2

Americans for Immigrant Justice is actively engaging in the public and political arena by advocating against proposals that would undermine asylum protections. Their stance, as communicated in an official press release, supports the rights of immigrants and defends vulnerable communities against harmful, authoritarian policy shifts. This proactive advocacy is in line with anti-fascist and progressive values.

Congress Must Protect Asylum Standards in Ongoing Budget Negotiations
NOV

01

2023

Americans for Immigrant Justice Opposes ICE Detention Expansion
76.78

Americans for Immigrant Justice, alongside 200 NGOs, delivered a letter to the White House condemning the Biden administration's signing of a spending bill that allocates $3.4 billion to expand ICE detention capacity. The letter highlights the human rights abuses within detention facilities and calls for a reversal of policies that inflict harm on marginalized immigrant communities.
+90

Public and Political Behavior

June 2

This event reflects a robust public and political stance against policies that extend authoritarian practices, such as the expansion of ICE detention which has been linked to systemic human rights abuses. By joining a coalition of NGOs, Americans for Immigrant Justice demonstrates strong anti-authoritarian values, defending immigrant rights and opposing the expansion of repressive state apparatus.

200 NGOs Oppose Biden's Historic Expansion of ICE Detention System