Annie Chen, program director of the SAFE Network, explains the need for representation in immigration court.
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Assessing the Impact of Legal Representation on Family and Community Unity
This study evaluates the impact of the New York Immigrant Family Unity Project (NYIFUP). NYIFUP is the nation’s first public defender system for immigrants facing deportation—defined as those in removal proceedings before an immigration judge. Funded by the New York City Council since July 2014, the program provides a free attorney to almost all de ...
The Impact of Legal Representation in Immigration Court
Representation before any court of law is a matter of fundamental fairness. However, immigrants facing deportation are entitled to representation paid for by the government only in extremely limited circumstances, despite the high stakes involved in these proceedings. A growing body of research demonstrates the need for representation and its signi ...
If this notorious policy initiative is implemented, millions would be denied access to an attorney in immigration court.
By now, you’ve likely heard a lot about Project 2025. The notorious policy road map lays out a vision that, if implemented, would completely transform the United States federal government, with catastrophic results. One of the most devastating aspects of Project 2025 is its plan to reshape the current U.S. immigration system. Many of its policies ...
