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“The government is always represented by a trained attorney. But the immigrant is often in immigration court alone.” — Annie Chen, director of Vera’s Advancing Universal Representation initiative Right now, the need for attorneys in immigration court far exceeds availability. In Wisconsin alone, thousands of immigrants are in court without lawyers because they are not guaranteed the right to an attorney. The difference between having and not having an attorney is truly life-altering: studies show that immigrants with attorneys are five times more likely to be granted relief from deportation if they seek it. No one facing deportation should have to defend themselves in a highly complex area of the law against well-resourced government lawyers. That is why we need to establish a universal right to federally funded representation that will ensure nobody is deported simply because they can’t afford a lawyer. https://lnkd.in/euJSZsKi

The United States has always been a land of opportunity, welcoming immigrants from all over the world. Sussex County, New Jersey, is no different, boasting a diverse population with roots in various corners of the globe. However, the American dream can turn into a nightmare when immigrants face criminal charges in Sussex County. Deportation becomes a real threat, with life-altering consequences. At Scheer Immigration Law Group, we are dedicated to helping you navigate the complexities of immigration law in Sussex County. Contact us for a confidential consultation. #ImmigrationLaw #SussexCounty #LegalSupport #AmericanDream

Milli Atkinson, Director of the Justice and Diversity Center's Immigrant Legal Defense Program, shares insights in KQED's article on the Bay Area's newest immigration court. Read here: https://bit.ly/3I0sfdk #JDCImpact #ImmigrationJustice

A more humane immigration system remains possible.     The decision in Jose Franco Gonzalez’s case established a right to legal representation for immigrants with serious mental health needs in immigration custody in California, Washington, and Arizona. While his story is one of the few positive cases in the immigration space, there is still so much work that needs to be done to create a more humane immigration system.    To truly move towards justice, the right to legal representation must be extended to children and families in such proceedings. No one should have to defend themselves in a highly complex area of the law against well-resourced government lawyers. The #UnitedStates needs a universal right to federally funded representation.  https://lnkd.in/gcTswszb   

No one should be without proper representation. Studies have shown that people in immigration proceedings with legal representation are more likely to have positive outcomes than those without representation. We also know that most immigrants, especially those who are detained cannot afford an attorney. I agree that we need a universal right to federally funded legal representation.

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As noted in the article, immigration proceedings are "a complex legal process that has life-altering consequences." Respondents can be detained in criminal jails, but proceedings are civil and the rights of criminal defendants don't attach. Access to legal representation only provides basic fairness; it does not (and is not meant to) guarantee the respondent will win the right to remain in the U.S. Immigration proceedings could result in separating American families that include immigrants and uprooting long-term community members. Basic fairness can only be in the interest of U.S. society.

The immigration crisis isn't at our border, it's in our immigration courts. A TRAC Immigration report via Syracuse University released on January 24, 2024, highlighted, "[...] representation rates have plummeted from 65 percent down to 30 percent." In our unwavering commitment to justice, we tirelessly work to provide representation for everyone, ensuring that no immigrant stands alone. Universal representation programs are a lifeline for immigrants to take on our complicated U.S. immigration court system and have a fighting chance. We urge the LA City Mayor and LA County Board of Supervisors to allocate ample resources for RepLA.   We advocate for the passage of the REP4All bill at the state level in California and rally behind the Fairness to Freedom bill in Congress to guarantee legal representation for ALL immigrants in court. Together, we can make justice a reality for every individual. #Rep4All #Advocacy

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