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Even after I Won My Case, ICE Wouldn’t Let Me Go until My Lawyer Intervened

When I got to the detention facility, I didn’t know what to feel. I was in a…

Feb 25, 2021

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Illinois Bill Makes History, Highlights Criminalization-to-Homelessness Pipeline

On January 13, the Illinois General Assembly unanimously passed the Public…

Feb 23, 2021

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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

Joe Biden’s decisive presidential win gives him a mandate to usher in a new era…

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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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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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