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Pro Bono Perspective: Court with a Client

Pro bono attorney Amanda Russo, co-counsel with pro bono attorney Claudia Torres, both of Goodwin Procter LLP, describes the experience of their momentous first court appearance with their client, Edinson*

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The Effects of SIRs for Children in Detention

As a result of the rise in unaccompanied children coming into the United States in the 1980s and 1990s, there was litigation centered around detention conditions for children, resulting in the Flores Settlement Agreement in 1997. As one piece of that settlement, the United States government recognized the particular vulnerability of children and stated that they would place detained immigrant children in the least restrictive setting given their age and special needs.

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DUC Tales: Reflections on One Month at CAIR Coalition

During Noviembre de Niños we highlight the work of our detained children’s program, which we refer to as DUCS.

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Neither “wolves” nor “predators:” Combating the Vilification of Immigrant Children

Immigrant children have been in the news lately. Most recently, a ten-year-old child with cerebral palsy was detained by immigration authorities on her way to surgery. Legitimate public outcry, as well as a prompt lawsuit, led to her release.

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Pro Bono Perspective: Representing an Immigrant Youth

by Bill Reynolds, Freddie Mac

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Best Practices for Working with Immigrant Children

Earning the trust of a child, any age, in a short period of time is no easy feat.  Every child CAIR Coalition serves has a different story, and it is our responsibility to learn each story in order to better the child’s ultimate goals.  Every day, we face new challenges on how to best build a comfortable rapport with the brave children we serve.  Here are some tips we have learned along the way. 
 

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Save a Child - Take a Case!

As part of Noviembre de Ninos, CAIR Coalition is focusing on placing child clients with pro bono attorneys.   Numerous studies and reports speak to the significant increase in an immigrant’s chance of winning their fight against deportation if they are represented by an attorney.  Now is the time to commit to taking on a case pro bono (visit here for open cases).

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CAIR Coalition's Second Annual Noviembre de Niños

This month CAIR Coalition is focusing the spotlight on our Detained Children’s Program and the clients we serve through our Second Annual Noviembre de Niños: Stand With Immigrant Youth!

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11 Concrete Ways to Stand With Immigrant Youth

1) Buy something for detained kids from our Amazon Wish List. These books, movies, art supplies, and toys will be donated by CAIR Coalition to the detention facilities housing refugee children in the DC area. Many items on the list were requested specifically by kids who are currently detained. We’ll make sure they get them in time for Christmas.

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CAIR Coalition's Justice for All 2017

On October 10, 2017 CAIR Coalition joined our to honor those who have championed CAIR Coalition's dedication to immigrants' rights. Hosted at the Dupont Circle Hotel, we proudly presented the following awards to honor those who zealously advocate and fight for immigrant men, women, and children facing detention and deportation. 

Congresswoman Pramila Jayapal
Leadership Image Award

O'Melveny & Myers

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Launching the Immigration Impact Lab.

CAIR Coalition is excited to share the launch of our newest initiative, the Immigration Impact Lab.

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A Response to Attorney General Sessions Remarks on Asylum

Attorney General Jeff Sessions delivered remarks yesterday on the need to fix America’s immigration system. At CAIR Coalition we work within that system every day. We agree that the system needs to be improved; however we disagree with AG Sessions’ characterizations of the problems and proposed solutions.

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CAIR Coalition Condemns White House's Immigration Demands

CAIR Coalition condemns the White House’s attempt to use immigrant children as a political bargaining chip in its latest effort to roll back protections for all immigrants. The White House’s 

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New ICE tactic raises questions about due process

Nithya Nathan-Pineau, director of CAIR Coalition's Detained Children's Program, addresses the increasing trend of minors being labeled as gang members and being sent to immigration detention.

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CAIR Coalition's Nithya Nathan-Pineau Speaks with Service Roads Podcast

Nithya Nathan-Pineau, director of CAIR Coalition's Detained Children's Program, sits down with the Service Roads Podcast team and discusses what it's like to represent children in immigration detention. Click here to listen to the podcast.

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CAIR Coalition to Partner with PG County in Defense of Immigrants

On Saturday, September 30, Prince George’s County Council Member Deni Taveras (D) announced that CAIR Coalition has been selected to partner with Prince George’s County on their Immigration Services and Language Access (ISLA) Initiative, which will provide full legal representation to immigrant residents of Prince George’s County who have been detained and are facing deportation.

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Thank you to Zipcar

Every week, CAIR Coalition staff travel to court and to government detention facilities to meet with adults and children facing deportation. By using Zipcar as our exclusive method of transportation for client services, Zipcar makes our work possible. We are proud to partner with Zipcar.

 

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Congresswoman Pramila Jayapal to Receive Leadership Image Award at CAIR Coalition's Justice for All

On October 10, 2017 Congresswoman Pramila Jayapal will receive CAIR Coalition's Leadership Image Award. The award is presented to individuals who have demonstrated strong advocacy on behalf immigrant communities. Click here to read the full press release.

Interested in Attending CAIR Coalition's Justice for All annual reception? Click here to learn more about the event and purchase tickets. 

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Condemning the Criminal Alien Gang Member Removal Act

CAIR Coalition strongly condemns the House’s passing of H.R. 3697, the “Criminal Alien Gang Member Removal Act.” Under the guise of national security, the House reinforced President Trump’s anti-immigrant agenda by creating a sweeping definition of “criminal gang” activity that will capture innocent victims in its net and then deport them. The Act gives the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) the power to designate as a “criminal gang” any five or more associated people, who violate the law for conduct relating to certain offenses, anywhere in the world, any time in the last five years.

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