THE WORLD STILL NEEDS HELP, EVEN DURING THE HOLIDAYS

Those who are seeking asylum are dealt with in special courts, and there is no requirement to provide petitioners with legal representation. In covering these court appointments, I’ve seen people who might qualify to remain in the United States get deported because they were not represented by a lawyer and didn’t fully understand what evidence they needed to present to support their cases. This is where the vital work of Raices comes in. With a formidable network of immigration lawyers in Texas, Raices helps immigrants at no cost, especially in cases that include children. The organization was pivotal in fighting the family separation policy during the Trump era. Now it is equally active in trying to aid those in the cross hairs of immigration action under President Biden, through public advocacy and legal challenges. Politics aside, I believe every credible asylum seeker deserves a fair hearing and the legal support to make their case.

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