The National Network for Immigrant and Refugee Rights (NNIRR) is a resource for journalists nationwide. We provide information about the latest developments affecting immigrants and initiatives for immigrant rights. We can also refer journalists to spokespeople at local immigrant-rights organizations across the U.S.


Find out about the latest initiatives in each of our program areas:

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Learn more about important topics of interest:

  • INS Raids: Executive Summary of   "Portrait of Injustice" INS Raids Report
  • Immigrant Women: Executive summary of   “Hands That Shape the World” Report
  • Network News

    Read the latest edition of our quarterly national newsmagazine, Network News. Provides analysis, commentary, immigration news updates, and timely perspectives on the immigrant rights movement. Archived copies also available.

    About the National Network for Immigrant and Refugee Rights

    Founded in 1986, the National Network for Immigrant and Refugee Rights is a national alliance composed of over 200 local immigrant, community-based, civil rights, religious, and labor organizations and activists. We work to promote a just immigration policy in the United States and to defend and expand the rights of all immigrants and refugees, regardless of immigration status.

    About NNIRR Executive Director Catherine Tactaquin

    Useful links

    Our interactive map of local contacts and affiliates and our links to other national and international organizations can assist journalists in their research.

    Stay Informed

    Reporters who regularly cover immigration issues may wish to subscribe to our on-line listserve to receive biweekly updates on key immigration issues. This listserve is also available in a weekly digest form.