National Immigration Law Center

National Immigration Law Center

@NILC

Defending and advancing the rights and opportunities of low-income immigrants and their family members. #FreedomToThrive #HomeIsHere #ProtectFamilies

https://www.nilc.org/donate-72020/ Joined 2011-09-07 Date of Analysis: Dec 16, 2025

88,715

Followers

1,560

Following

28,710

Tweets

66.4

Avg Engagement

1,275

Listed

No

Verified

Account Overview

What This Report Covers

This comprehensive analysis examines @NILC's Twitter/X presence across multiple dimensions. We analyze tweet content, engagement patterns, audience demographics, posting habits, and network connections to provide actionable insights about this account's social media strategy and influence.

Account Classification

  • Account Size: Mid-Tier (10K+)
  • Account Age:2011-09-07
  • Verification:No
  • Location:Not specified

Data Summary

  • Tweets Analyzed:3,218
  • Avg Likes per Tweet:12.4
  • Avg Retweets per Tweet:54.0
  • Followers Analyzed:10,000

Engagement Analysis

Based on 3,218 tweets

NILC's tweets typically receive a moderate to high level of engagement, with an average of 449 likes and 209 retweets per tweet. This suggests a dedicated and responsive audience.

12.4

Avg Likes/Tweet

54.0

Avg Retweets/Tweet

39,988

Total Likes

173,763

Total Retweets

Engagement Quality Analysis

Median-based metrics that resist fake virality and outliers.

5

Median Likes

6

Median Retweets

31

75th Percentile

26,723

Top Tweet

0.75

Engagement per 1K Followers

Normalized influence metric

Viral Spikes

Engagement Pattern

Few posts get most engagement

Posting Behavior

Content style and format preferences

Mixed

Balanced content approach

39.9%

Original

18.3%

Replies

32.0%

Retweets

9.8%

Quotes

0.0%

Threads

0.1%

With Media

85.3%

With Links

55.3%

With #Tags

57.9%

With @Mentions

27.7%

With Emojis

235

Avg Length

Audience Reaction Profile

Interactive

Balances broadcasting with conversation

0.46

Reply/Original Ratio

0.31

Quote/RT Ratio

Posting Rhythm

Highly Bursty

Posts in concentrated bursts

94.3%

Weekday Posts

5.7%

Weekend Posts

Top Hashtags

#immigrantsareessential (352) #daca (199) #endtitle42 (162) #welcomewithdignity (132) #wearehome (98) #homeishere (86) #citizenshipnow (65) #restoreasylumnow (61) #scotus (60) #title42 (48)

Most Mentioned

@potus (471) @nilc (167) @marielenanilc (111) @dhsgov (75) @secmayorkas (60) @senatedems (60) @undocublack (57) @welcomewdignity (56) @haitianbridge (53) @senalexpadilla (51)

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Content Strategy Analysis

Based on 3,218 tweets

Content Type Distribution

Content Breakdown

Original Tweets 1,285 (40%)
Replies 590 (18%)
Retweets 1,029 (32%)
Quote Tweets 314 (10%)

What This Reveals About Their Strategy

This is a content-creator focused account that primarily shares original thoughts, ideas, and media. With original content dominating their feed, they position themselves as a source of new information rather than a curator. This strategy works well for establishing thought leadership.

The 1,029 retweets (32% of activity) show they also amplify content from others, which helps build relationships with other accounts and provides value to followers by surfacing relevant content.

Posting Patterns & Optimal Timing

Based on 3,218 tweets

Engagement by Hour (UTC)

Posting Frequency Over Time

Timing Insights

Understanding when an account posts and when their audience is most responsive provides valuable competitive intelligence. The charts above show when this account's content receives the most engagement, which often correlates with when their specific audience is most active on the platform.

Peak posting times vary significantly based on an account's audience demographics, timezone distribution, and content type. Accounts with global audiences often see engagement spread across multiple time windows, while those with regional focus may have more concentrated peaks.

Audience Demographics

Based on 10,000 followers

Their audience is likely composed of individuals and groups interested in immigration rights, policy reform, and advocacy. They also engage with supporters and allies who care about protecting immigrant families.

Average

Audience Quality

22.7%

Suspicion Index

22.5%

Low-Quality %

56

Median Reach

Audience Quality Signals

Lower percentages indicate healthier, more authentic followers.

30.5%

Empty Bio

22.9%

<10 Tweets

18.6%

Mass Following (>2K)

0.0%

New (<90 days)

45.4%

Low Ratio (<0.1)

0.0%

New (<180 days)

78.3%

No URL

14.4%

<3 Tweets

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Follower Reach & Influence

This account's followers have their own audiences, creating potential for secondary amplification.

29,163,699

Total Potential Reach

56

Median Follower Reach

285

75th Percentile Reach

10.0%

>1K followers

1.6%

>10K followers

0.4%

>50K followers

0.2%

>100K followers

Creator vs Consumer Split

Classification based on tweet activity: Creators (>100 tweets), Consumers (10-100 tweets), Dormant (<10 tweets).

55.9%

Creators

5,594 accounts

21.2%

Consumers

2,120 accounts

22.9%

Dormant

2,286 accounts

109

Verified Followers

1.09% of total

10.3%

Professional Bios

founder, dev, analyst, etc.

0.12

Median Follow Ratio

follower/following

Follower Influence Distribution

How many followers do their followers have?

Follower Account Age

How long have followers been on Twitter?

Geographic Distribution

Top locations where followers are based (from those who share location data):

Washington, DC (160) United States (146) Los Angeles, CA (107) Afghanistan (100) New York, NY (83) Chicago, IL (73) California, USA (55) New York, USA (54) USA (48) San Francisco, CA (46)

109

Verified Followers

1.09% of total

1,090

Protected Accounts

10.9% of total

5 years

Avg Account Age

of their followers

Notable Followers (By Influence)

Top accounts following this user, sorted by their follower count:

Username Followers Profession Interests
@JohnCena 14,095,018 Wrestler Wrestling, Motivation, Self-promotion
@PreetBharara 1,768,139 Lawyer Springsteen fan, Patriot, Proud immigrant
@bouska 837,952 Fashion Photographer Fashion, Photography, Activism
@PadmaLakshmi 807,150 TV Host Feminist, Mother, Immigrant
@iownjd 771,515 Lawyer learn, inspire, engage
@OccupyDemocrats 553,513 Political Activist Progressive, Grassroots, Politics
@mcspocky 290,999 - -
@sunrisemvmt 274,015 Climate Activist climate change, green new deal, good jobs
@jorcervan 237,660 Writer Mythology, Self-discovery, Openness
@RWJF 168,806 Foundation health, equity, opportunity

Top Keywords in Follower Bios

immigration (365) law (292) rights (263) justice (249) sheher (248) love (243) views (233) social (214) advocate (198) human (187)

Top Hashtags in Follower Bios

#blm (37) #blacklivesmatter (28) #immigration (20) #resist (15) #abolishice (11) #voteblue (11) #lgbtq (8) #landback (8) #humanrights (7) #firstgen (7)

6,949

Followers With Bio

3,051

Followers Without Bio

69.49%

% With Bio

30.51%

% Without Bio

Why Audience Demographics Matter

Understanding who follows an account reveals the type of influence they hold. Accounts followed primarily by users with few followers indicate broad, mainstream appeal. Those with many high-follower followers have greater potential for content amplification through secondary sharing.

Account age distribution also tells a story: a follower base with many new accounts might indicate recent viral growth, while established followers suggest long-term, stable influence. Geographic data helps understand the cultural context and timezone spread of the audience.

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Viral Tweets

Top 5 by likes+RTs from 3,218 analyzed

81,368

Combined Engagement

0

Total Likes

81,368

Total Retweets

16,274

Avg per Tweet

Key Metrics for Viral Tweets

0%

With Media

20%

With Hashtags

100%

With @Mentions

20%

With Links

Topical Analysis:

Immigration Reform Policy Advocacy Immigrant Rights Legislative Action Community Support Family Protection
National Immigratio…
@NILC

RT @POTUS: I’m proud to announce that I am nominating Judge Ketanji Brown Jackson to serve on the Supreme Court. Currently serving on the U.S. Court of Appeals for the D.C. Circuit, she is one of our nation’s brightest legal minds and will be an exceptional Justice. https://t.co

2022-02-25
Retweets: 26,723 Likes: 0 Engagement: 26,723
National Immigratio…
@NILC

RT @AOC: After Trump elevated anti-immigrant &amp; anti-Latino rhetoric, we had the deadliest anti-Latino shooting in modern history. After anti-Asian hate w/COVID, Atlanta. Tree of life. Emanuel AME. Buffalo. And now after an anti-LGBT+ campaign, Colorado Springs. Connect th

2022-11-21
Retweets: 21,767 Likes: 0 Engagement: 21,767
National Immigratio…
@NILC

RT @AOC: Healthcare is not an “entitlement” to be earned. It is a human right.

2021-10-07
Retweets: 17,848 Likes: 0 Engagement: 17,848
National Immigratio…
@NILC

RT @JudiciaryDems: BREAKING NEWS: The American Bar Association has rated Judge Ketanji Brown Jackson unanimously “Well Qualified” to serve on the United States Supreme Court—ABA’s highest possible rating.

2022-03-18
Retweets: 11,053 Likes: 0 Engagement: 11,053
National Immigratio…
@NILC

RT @JudiciaryDems: BREAKING NEWS: By a vote of 53-47, the Senate has moved to discharge #SCOTUS nominee Ketanji Brown Jackson from the Senate Judiciary Committee, placing her on the executive calendar and teeing up a vote for her confirmation later this week.

2022-04-04
Retweets: 3,977 Likes: 0 Engagement: 3,977

Key Insights & Takeaways

Their top tweets often focus on major legislative developments and public demonstrations, indicating a strategic emphasis on real-time advocacy and awareness. They use hashtags like #FreedomToThrive and #HomeIsHere to reinforce their mission and connect with like-minded supporters. NILC's content is highly policy-oriented, suggesting they target informed audiences and policymakers.

Strengths

  • + Established follower base of 88,715
  • + Strong original content creation
  • + Active presence with consistent posting

Opportunities

  • ~ Optimize posting times for peak engagement windows
  • ~ Analyze top-performing content for replicable patterns
  • ~ Leverage geographic concentration for targeted content
  • ~ Explore collaboration potential with followed accounts

Summary

This analysis of @NILC reveals an growing Twitter presence with 88,715 followers. The account demonstrates a content-creator strategy, averaging 66.4 engagements per tweet. Key strengths include consistent posting and an engaged audience, with opportunities to further optimize timing and content strategy based on the patterns identified in this report.

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About This Analysis: This analysis is based on a snapshot of followers, following, and recent tweets. It evaluates structure, quality, and behavior, not historical growth. Metrics like growth rate, momentum, churn, or spike analysis require time-series data which is not available from a single snapshot.

Data collected and analyzed by twtData | Analysis date: Dec 16, 2025