Oren Nimni

Staff Attorney, Lawyers for Civil Rights

Oren Nimni is a Staff Attorney at Lawyers for Civil Rights where he manages their immigrants' rights and criminal justice docket. His legal practice focuses on cutting-edge constitutional litigation on behalf of people of color and immigrants. He is currently litigating lawsuits to protect TPS, DED, medical deferred action. He is also litigating the first lawsuit filed in the country to block federal officials from conducting immigration arrests in state courthouses. His work in these groundbreaking cases has received significant national attention. Oren employs a community lawyering model. He is deeply embedded in the community, and regularly advises grassroots organizations on policy and legal matters. Oren also teaches courses on Law and Social Movements at Suffolk University Law School and serves as legal editor for the popular political magazine Current Affairs.