Welcome to Our Community: Support for Undocumented Students
Hi ‘Cats!
Welcome to the “Support for Undocumented Students” page! We are Advancement for the Undocumented Community (AUC), a student group at Northwestern University dedicated to supporting undergraduate and graduate students who are undocumented or have undocumented family members. We’re here to let you know: you are not alone, and there is a community here for you. Our experiences may be different, but when we come together, we create a community that holds and supports one another. You are welcome here, and this space is yours. Together, we belong. We are here to walk this journey with you. Reach out, join us, and let’s build a stronger, supportive community together. With warmth and solidarity, AUC.
Events
Upcoming Events
- Fridays at 9:00 PM CST - 2131 Tech Drive
Friday Nights at the Dearborn Observatory - The Dearborn Observatory is open for public viewing every Friday night from 9 to 11 pm during the spring and summer months (Apr-Sept). The sessions are free and open to all. Reservations are required for the first hour but walk-ins are welcome in the second hour. All visitors should note that the dome is neither heated nor air-conditioned so please dress appropriately. Friday evening sessions are held "rain or shine." - August 20 from 9:00 AM - 1:00 PM CST -Downtown Chicago
DACA Renewal Clinic - During this free legal clinic, private attorneys from Chicago's top law firms will join with the National Immigrant Justice Center (NIJC) to complete and file applications for qualified applicants to RENEW their Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA).
Important Links
Quick Links to Resources
- Academic Support Services
- Career Resources
- Legal Resources
- Community of Support
- Student Support Services
- Immigration Policy Tracking Project
- Office of Illinois Attorney General: Know Your Rights Handout
- Chicago Mayor's Office Community Resources
- Illinois Coalition for Immigrant and Refugee Rights Services: Case Management, Legal, Domestic Violence, LGBTQIA+, Mental Health and Healthcare Access, Human Trafficking, Family Support
Community Resources
Policies
- More Immigration Judges Are Being Fired amid Trump's Efforts to Speed Up Deportations. The Trump administration has terminated 15 additional immigration judges from states including Massachusetts, Illinois, Ohio, Texas, New York, and California. The firings come despite Congress approving over $3 billion for immigration-related activities, including hiring more judges. (NPR – July 15, 2025)
- Surge in U.S. Concern About Immigration Has Abated. A recent Gallup poll shows that the percentage of Americans wanting immigration reduced has dropped from 55% in 2024 to 30% in 2025. Additionally, a record-high 79% of Americans now consider immigration beneficial for the country. (Gallup – July 11, 2025)
- More Cities, Counties Join Immigrant Sanctuary Lawsuit Seeking to Block Trump Funding Cuts. Thirty-four cities and counties, including Chicago and Los Angeles, have joined a California lawsuit to stop the Trump administration from cutting federal funding based on sanctuary policies. (Stateline – July 9, 2025)