Javier Hidalgo serves as the Public Affairs Director at RAICES, where he focuses on the protection of civil rights and the expansion of asylum access. With a career dedicated to systemic reform, he has led initiatives providing trauma-informed legal assistance to families and unaccompanied minors while spearheading impact litigation to challenge federal immigration policies.

Professional Experience and Impact

• RAICES: Joined in 2018, leading advocacy and legal program strategy.

• Legal Career: Over ten years of litigation experience across multinational and midsize firms in New York.

• Jurisdictions: Licensed in Texas and New York, including the U.S. District Courts for the Eastern and Southern Districts of New York.

Education and Credentials

• JD: New York Law School.

• BA: Swarthmore College.

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• Position: Public Affairs Director

• Pronouns: he/him/his

• RAICES Tenure: 2018–Present