Immigrant Justice Corps’ Post

Asylum seekers in detention have specific legal rights that must be upheld. Navigating this complex legal landscape can be daunting, but understanding your rights is crucial. At The Scheer Immigration Law Group, our experienced attorneys focus on defending and advocating for asylum seekers, ensuring their rights are protected throughout the process. If you or a loved one are facing detention, don’t wait. Contact us today for a consultation and let us help you fight for your future. #AsylumSeekers #ImmigrationLaw #ScheerImmigration #LegalRights #ImmigrationHelp

"Many of the most vulnerable in our society – including unaccompanied asylum-seeking children, victims of domestic and sexual violence, and victims of torture and trafficking – cannot find a lawyer to take on their asylum or immigration matter despite being entitled to legal aid." Duncan Lewis Solicitors Ltd., one of the largest providers of civil legal aid in the UK, is launching legal action to challenge the Lord Chancellor over rates of pay for immigration and asylum legal aid work, which have not increased since 1996. The Guardian recently reported that this equates to "a drop in real terms of 48%." The firm point out that "providers of legal aid cannot afford to do crucial work on asylum claims and appeals any longer as they suffer financial losses for every case that they take on. As a result, vulnerable people cannot find lawyers to represent them." According to figures from #lawsocietygazette, there is a huge gap between the demand for legal assistance and those who are actually getting the help they need: from 2019-2023, there was a 159% increase in the number of asylum applications made, but only a 32% increase in the number of matters opened by civil legal aid providers. Read more and support this important campaign on CrowdJustice here: https://lnkd.in/eNagJBda

"Without professional legal help, many asylum seekers (...) with legitimate claims face a real risk of deportation back to their home countries, where many of them face potential arrest, assault or even death. Only about 30 percent of migrants are now able to find a lawyer to represent them in legal proceedings, compared with 65 percent five years ago, according to an analysis by the Transactional Records Access Clearinghouse, a research group at Syracuse University." We know that the chances of winning an asylum case increase exponentially with access to an attorney, but legal fees are often prohibitive for families forced to flee their home countries at a moment’s notice. This is why the work we do together at GAIN is so important—providing free legal representation, both directly and through connections to pro bono partners, to ensure families seeking refuge in Georgia have a fighting chance in one of the toughest immigration courts in the nation. #GAIN #AsylumSeekers #LegalServices #ImmigrationServices #ProBono #FreeLegalRepresentation #AtlantaLawyer #AtlantaAttorney

📢 Duncan Lewis is challenging the government in court over failures to raise legal aid rates for immigration and asylum work or take any other action to address problems in provision in a timely and effective way. This neglect has left vulnerable individuals struggling to find legal representation for crucial asylum cases, highlighting an urgent need for reform. Public Law Solicitor Jeremy Bloom says: "Legal aid will never be wildly profitable, and that’s ok. But providers of legal aid cannot continue taking on work that causes financial losses. It is not sustainable, and the losers are the people who need representation." The Duncan Lewis team involved in this judicial review include Toufique Hossain, Nina Kamp and Elizabeth Cole, who have instructed Matrix Chambers' Chris Buttler KC, Eleanor Mitchell and Jack Boswell. More on this as featured on the Law Gazette ➡ https://lnkd.in/eKzDShu2 Toufique Hossain Nina Kamp Elizabeth Cole Matrix Chambers Eleanor Mitchell Jack Boswell #legalaid #duncanlewis #publiclaw #immigration #asylum

A new report released today by Castan Centre Academic Member Associate Professor Samantha Currie exposes how representing people with lived experience of modern slavery is made more challenging as a result of UK Government policies. Read & download here: https://lnkd.in/gUpK4MVk. The perilous state of the UK legal aid market is combined with changes to immigration and asylum law which row back on protections afforded to victims and survivors of trafficking and modern slavery. The legislative reform has been accompanied by consistent use of anti-lawyer rhetoric by members of the Government. These research findings underline the negative impact that working in the anti-trafficking space can have on the well-being of practitioners. The report highlights the risk of already entrenched capacity problems in the immigration legal aid sector being compounded due to lawyers seeing trafficking casework as unsustainable in the long-term. In turn, there are serious repercussions for access to justice and effective remedies for people with lived experience of human trafficking. The report is based on research funded by a The British Academy Mid-Career Fellowship and draws on interviews carried out with legal practitioners. A foreword to the report is provided by Dame Sara Thornton DBE QPM, Professor of Practice in Modern Slavery Policy at the University of Nottingham Rights Lab (UK) and former UK Independent Anti-Slavery Commissioner.

📢Urgent call to fix the immigration legal aid system!📢 The pay rates for immigration and asylum legal aid work have remained unchanged since 1996. Legal aid providers are no longer able to afford doing essential work on asylum claims and appeals, as they incur financial losses for every case they handle. Consequently, vulnerable individuals are unable to find lawyers to represent them. Why does this matter? · Access to justice: Access to legal aid for those eligible for it is a right, not a privilege. · Sustainable practices: Providers of civil legal aid are reducing their immigration and asylum work because it is financially unsustainable at current rates. · Equity and fairness: Everyone should be able to have legal representation to defend their rights, regardless of their ability to pay. Join us in supporting the campaign to increase legal aid rates and preserve the justice system’s fairness and accessibility for all. 🔗 https://lnkd.in/eTKzaajz #LegalAid #JusticeForAll #SupportLegalProfessionals #AccessToJustice

The Struggle is Real: Immigrant Children in Court Meet Lia, a 12-year-old asylum seeker who fled to the US after being abused by her father in Honduras. But instead of finding safety, she faced deportation proceedings alone - without a lawyer. Lia's story is not unique. In the US immigration court system, children face judges alone, without the right to a court-appointed lawyer. The statistics are staggering: -23,364 children have deportation cases pending in Philadelphia -74% have no lawyer -90% of unrepresented children are deported But there is hope! Project Libertad's Immigrant Children's Defense Project provides: -Free immigration legal services -Know Your Rights sessions -Community education and outreach -Legal referrals -Advocacy for just policies Let's ensure no child faces immigration court alone! 🦋

Understanding Deportation and Asylum Laws in the US - A Comprehensive Guide by Minikon Law** **Introduction:** Navigating deportation and asylum laws in the United States can be complex. This detailed post aims to provide insights into these legal processes and shed light on how Minikon Law can assist individuals facing asylum challenges. **Deportation Laws:** Deportation, officially known as removal, is the legal process of expelling non-citizens from the US. Common reasons include visa violations, criminal convictions, or immigration fraud. Understanding the intricacies of deportation proceedings is crucial for those facing such circumstances. **Asylum Laws:** Asylum, on the other hand, is a form of protection granted to individuals in the US who have suffered persecution or fear persecution due to race, religion, nationality, membership in a particular social group, or political opinion. Minikon Law specializes in helping individuals navigate the asylum process, offering legal support and guidance. **How Minikon Law Can Help:** Minikon Law is committed to assisting individuals in their pursuit of asylum and in challenging deportation cases. Their experienced legal team provides: - **Legal Consultation:** Thorough assessment of your situation to determine eligibility for asylum. - **Deportation Defense:** Robust defense strategies for individuals facing removal proceedings. - **Documentation Assistance:** Comprehensive support in preparing and submitting required documents for asylum applications. - **Court Representation:** Skilled representation during immigration court proceedings for asylum cases. **Learn More:** For a detailed understanding of Minikon Law's services in asylum cases, visit [Minikon Law - Asylum Practice Area](https://lnkd.in/dkC5ur6e). **Conclusion:** Dealing with deportation or seeking asylum is a complex legal journey. Minikon Law stands as a reliable ally, offering legal expertise and unwavering support to individuals navigating these challenging processes. #marylandlegalhelp #Deportation #MarylandLegalHelp #AsylumLaw #ProfessionalAdvice #MoveToUSA #ClientTestimonial #ImmigrationSuccess #LegalExperts #LegalExcellence #LegalGuidance #usa #ImmigrationTips #GreenbeltMD #letsconnect #asylumseekers #ImmigrationJourney #ImmigrationServices #USImmigration #ImmigrationExperts #LiveInUSA #WorkInUSA #ImmigrationLaw #immigrationlawyer #GreenCard

📢Everyone should have access to quality legal advice! Unfortunately, this is not the reality for many vulnerable migrants and people seeking asylum. 📚In our latest Knowledge Centre article, we dive into the urgent concept of Legal aid deserts, the severe challenge they present for the justice system, and the barriers they pose to justice for migrants and people seeking asylum. 🔗Read more and share: https://lnkd.in/evf7Ymsq #ImmigrationUK #ImmigrationLaw

LEGAL NEWS: Duncan Lewis Solicitors Ltd. takes government to court over legal aid fees National firm Duncan Lewis is taking the government to court over legal aid fees for immigration and asylum work. The national firm filed a claim in the High Court last Friday challenging the failure to raise legal aid rates for ‘controlled work’ or take any other action to address problems in provision in a timely and effective way. The firm says a 48% real-terms cut in rates since 1996 - when fees were last increased - has left thousands of vulnerable people eligible for legal aid. Jeremy Bloom, lead solicitor at Duncan Lewis, said: ‘It is heartbreaking for us, but over the last five years we have had to make massive reductions in the number of legal aid asylum claims and appeals that we take on. Legal aid will never be wildly profitable, and that’s ok.' 'But providers of legal aid cannot continue taking on work that causes financial losses. It is not sustainable, and the losers are the people who need representation.’ Read the full article from The Law Society: https://lnkd.in/eURzuWPY #legalnews #duncanlewis #lawfirm #lawsociety #solicitor #barrister #legalservices #expertwitness