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Immigrants Facing Deportation Do Not Have the Right to a Publicly Funded Attorney. Here's How to Change That.
Family members separated by deportation visit through the U.S.-Mexico border…
Feb 09, 2021
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Black and Grassroots Advocates Help Illinois Make History with Bill to End Money Bail
On January 13, the Illinois General Assembly passed HB 3653, a landmark…
Jan 29, 2021
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It’s Time to Provide Government-Funded Lawyers to All Immigrants Facing Deportation
President-Elect Biden has already committed to investing in programs that…
Jan 14, 2021
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What the Capitol Riots Mean for the Future of Our Democracy
Last week, the nation watched a right-wing mob fly the Confederate flag in the…
Jan 13, 2021
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People Need Relief from Court Fines and Fees—Even Beyond the Current Recession
The COVID-19 pandemic has cost millions of Americans their jobs and made clear…
Dec 21, 2020
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Ending Pretextual Stops is an Important Step toward Racial Justice
As election season ends, newly minted and re-elected prosecutors are tasked…
Dec 18, 2020
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Vera Calls on President-Elect Biden to Prioritize Immigration and Criminal Justice Policies in First 100 Days
The 2020 election was not just about selecting our next U.S. president. Justice…
Dec 16, 2020
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Mi Abogado De Inmigración Financiado Públicamente Me Dio Esperanza Cuando Sufrí Miedo Y Desesperación
Después del terror traumático de ser separada de su hijo al ser detenida en la…
Dec 15, 2020
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My Publicly Funded Immigration Lawyer Gave Me Hope When I Faced Fear and Despair
After the traumatic terror of being separated from her son after being detained…
Dec 15, 2020
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States Should Prioritize Incarcerated People for COVID-19 Vaccine Distribution
Incarcerated people are no less valuable than the staff of America’s jails and…
Dec 03, 2020