Catholic Legal Immigration Network, Inc.
Project Title
For general support
Date
Mar. 05, 2026
Duration
24 months
Description
At a moment when the nation’s commitment to democratic values and the rule of law is being tested,theCatholic Legal Immigration Network (CLINIC)ensures that people can access due process, understand their rights and responsibilities, and move forward lawfully to contribute fully to their communities.Founded in 1988 by the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishopsto address acritical need for quality, affordable legal services at the local level,CLINIC has grown into the largest nonprofit legal immigration network in the UnitedStateswith more than400 service providers, working to promote the dignity andrights of immigrants through legal pathways.With renewed Carnegiesupport, CLINIC willexpandthecapacity ofimmigration legalserviceprogramsacrosstheUnitedStates,trainmorethan3,000practitioners,increaseunderstanding of legalpathways, support naturalization and family unity, strengthen protections against unauthorized legal practice, and deepen public dialogue on a fair, functionallegalimmigration system grounded in American values and Catholic social teaching.
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For general support
Date
Jun. 08, 2023
Duration
36 months
Description
There is a substantial body of evidence demonstrating the benefits of access to legal services for immigrants. From naturalization services to asylum claims and everything in between, access to legal services greatly improves outcomes for immigrants. But only a small portion of immigrants receive such assistance. The Catholic Legal Immigration Network (CLINIC) is the largest nonprofit legal immigration network in the United States. It was founded in 1988 by the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops to address a critical need for quality, affordable legal services at the local level. With more than 450 affiliate organizations across forty-nine states and the District of Columbia, CLINIC offers pro bono and low-cost legal services to immigrants and their families. With renewed Corporation support, CLINIC will provide substantive legal and program management training and resources to its network partners and will continue to build the capacities of legal service providers who are directly supporting immigrants nationwide.
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For general support
Date
Jun. 03, 2021
Duration
24 months
Description
While the United States immigration system has long been criticized for its complexity and failure to provide immigration relief to more than 10 million undocumented residents, it has been further overwhelmed in recent years. The immigration court backlog has ballooned to more than 1.3 million pending cases, and some immigrants are expected to wait more than five years for their day in court. Founded by the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops in 1988, the Catholic Legal Immigration Network (CLINIC) is among the largest nonprofit legal immigration networks in the United States, with more than 400 affiliate organizations. CLINIC provides legal and program management training to its affiliates and engages in administrative advocacy on immigration issues of importance to the Catholic Church, including families, asylum seekers, and other vulnerable populations. CLINIC’s affiliates offer pro bono and low-cost legal services to immigrants and their families. With Corporation support, CLINIC will continue to build the capacities of legal service providers who are directly supporting immigrants nationwide.
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Project Title
For general support
Date
Jun. 13, 2019
Duration
24 months
Description
The current Administration has issued numerous changes to longstanding United States immigration policies, which have not only caused long backlogs to develop for those seeking to adjust their immigration status, but also forced legal service providers to make significant adjustments to their client services. With more than 360 affiliates across forty-nine states and the District of Columbia, Catholic Legal Immigration Network, Inc. (CLINIC) is an authoritative voice in the realm of immigration. Using its deep knowledge of the country’s complex immigration system, CLINIC provides invaluable trainings and technical assistance to nonprofit organizations and pro bono attorneys who are serving the country’s most vulnerable immigrants, including asylum seekers and undocumented immigrants. With renewed Corporation support, CLINIC will continue to build the capacities of legal service providers who are directly supporting immigrants nationwide.
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Project Title
For general support
Date
Jun. 01, 2017
Duration
24 months
Description
The Trump Administration has expanded the pool of immigrants eligible for expedited removal to include long-time residents with no criminal record and has called for hiring more immigration judges in order to accelerate the pace of deportation proceedings. Using its deep knowledge of the country’s complex immigration system, Catholic Legal Immigration Network, Inc. (CLINIC) provides legal trainings and technical assistance to nonprofits and pro bono attorneys who serve the country’s most vulnerable immigrants, including people in deportation proceedings and people who cannot afford counsel. With Corporation support, CLINIC will continue to assist and strengthen the capacities of legal service providers who directly support immigrants nationwide.
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For a national convening of immigrant advocates to plan for the implementation of executive action on immigration policy
Date
Mar. 05, 2015
Duration
12 months
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Toward support
Date
Mar. 05, 2009
Duration
24 months
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Toward support
Date
Dec. 07, 2006
Duration
24 months
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Toward its immigrant civic integration policy work
Date
Sep. 30, 2004
Duration
22 months