When it comes to immigration, the legal aid sector has pivoted its resources from affirmative relief for immigrants to defense deportation and detention center intakes. In this “Student Voices” podcast, the discussion between fellow Harvard Law School J.D. candidates Andrew Garcia and Emily Irigoyen, the latter of whom co-leads the Harvard Immigration Project, ranges from the fallout of this shift in immigration legal aid resources to the shortcomings of typical immigration proceedings and the need for family preparedness planning.
Read the corresponding blog post.
Speakers:
- Andrew Garcia, J.D. candidate, Harvard Law School
- Emily Irigoyen, J.D. candidate, Harvard Law School; co-president, Harvard Immigration Project
Resources mentioned:
- Harvard Immigration Project (HIP)
- Harvard Legal Aid Bureau (HLAB)
- T Visas for victims of human trafficking
- U Visas for victims of criminal activity
- Special Immigrant Juvenile Status
- United States Citizenship and Immigration Services
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