The Advocates for Human Rights supports immigration laws which meet international human rights standards including due process, freedom from arbitrary detention, respect for the unity of the family, protection of refugees, and protection of workers. The Advocates for Human Rights is committed to humane reform of the United States' immigration detention and enforcement system and to the creation of just and fair immigration policies which respect the inherent dignity of every person.

The Advocates for Human Rights monitors select immigration legislation affecting our priorities. Click on the sections to the right to read about key federal immigration legislation introduced in Congress. To read the full text of legislation and to learn a bill's current status click here and enter the bill number. For a comprehensive look at recent federal immigration legislation go to the National Immigration Forum.

The 111th Congress was opened on January 6, 2009. A Congress lasts for two years, commencing in January of the year following the biennial election of Members. A Congress is divided into two sessions. For a detailed look at how laws in the U.S. are made go to the Library of Congress.