Many immigrants face deportation without a lawyer at their side in court. This program tries to help
Summary
Many immigrants face deportation hearings in U.S. immigration courts without a lawyer to help them. A volunteer program sends lawyers to assist these immigrants, as legal help greatly improves their chances of staying in the U.S.Key Facts
- Many immigrants go to immigration court without a lawyer, which makes it harder to win their case.
- The second Trump administration has increased deportations and made courts faster, reducing the chance for immigrants to prepare.
- There is no right to a free lawyer in immigration court, unlike criminal court.
- Hiring a private lawyer can cost thousands of dollars, and free legal help is limited and has long waitlists.
- Data shows 52% of immigrants in court do not have lawyers; only 19% without lawyers win asylum, compared to 47% with lawyers.
- Scams involving fake or ineffective lawyers often hurt immigrants financially and legally.
- Volunteer lawyers coordinate efforts to help unrepresented immigrants understand and navigate court.
- Many immigrants come from dangerous situations, such as gang threats, seeking asylum in the U.S.
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