The Capital Area Immigrants’ Rights (CAIR) Coalition strongly condemns the Trump Administration announcement of mass arrests of undocumented immigrants starting next week. The President’s words and efforts put the immigrant community in an unconscionable state of fear and distress.
The Capital Area Immigrants’ Rights (CAIR) Coalition is proud to be a plaintiff in a new lawsuit challenging President Trump’s Proclamation seeking to bar asylum for all migrants arriving at the southern border other than at a port of entry.
Alejandra is an exchange student from Zacapa, Guatemala studying Political Science at American University. Alejandra has volunteered with CAIR Coalition this semester with the Detained Children's Program helping with post release services, translations, and assisting with filings.
On October 16, 2018, the Board of Immigration Appeals (BIA) made a decision that impacted one of the few protections that Unaccompanied Children have in the asylum process.