2022 was a year of tremendous growth and exciting wins for CCIJ! Here are some of our greatest accomplishments: LEGAL EFFORTS: Began...

Nation-states need to understand that the more they criminalize our humanity, the more lives are put at risk. They can create the toughest p

We are excited to introduce the inaugural fellows, Griselda Estrada Gonzalez and Athena Buell Becerra. Griselda and Athena were selected...

CCIJ’s newest addition to the team, Kalli Flores-Lyon, spoke to our intern Danna Castro Galindo about their experiences advocating for...

Giovannie, currently detained in Golden State Annex, shares his reflections and concerns around immigration detention. 12-23-2020 Why...

Now is not the time for complacency. The results of this historic election have shown the power of communities coming together to...

The Turbulent Presidential Election Calls for Increased Advocacy and Mobilization Among Our Immigrant Community We all know this isn’t...

CCIJ’s Executive Director, Bianca Sierra Wolff talks about her experiences growing up as a Latina woman in the United States, and the...

A New Vision for CCIJ What do we do when Immigrants and communities of color are under attack? What is the role for advocates, attorneys...

As an undocumented Latina, I grew up surrounded by an American culture that was hostile towards my identity. At the same time I...

As part of our Hispanic Heritage Month reflection series, Danna Castro Galindo, one of CCIJ’s college volunteers, shared her reflections...

Once Solely a Legal Battle, Now One of Life or Death. Before shelter in place, CCIJ and other legal service organizations made monthly...

Lisa Knox, CCIJ’s new Legal Director, speaking at a protest in front of Governor Newsom’s mansion in late July demanding that all...

Immigrants detained in Yuba County Jail and Mesa Verde Detention Facility shared their thoughts, fears and pleas while they hope to be...