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Little Ones in Limbo: A Day Inside a Center for Detained Immigrant Children
by Stephanie Guzman, Project CoordinatorOctober 12, 2018
This summer, Peter Schey, one of the lead litigators of the 1997 Flores v. Reno settlement agreement and current President and Executive Director of the Center for Human Rights and Constitutional Law marshaled immigrant advocates across the country to ensure that the constitutional rights of immigrant children were being upheld. The Flores settlement stipulates country-wide … Continue reading Little Ones in Limbo: A Day Inside a Center for Detained Immigrant Children
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September 11th: Pro Bono and Disaster Resiliency
by Lynn Kelly, Executive DirectorSeptember 11, 2018
After September 11th, the New York legal community mounted an incredible and unprecedented pro bono response to the legal needs of families who lost a loved one. The late great New York State Chief Judge Judith Kaye, in her forward to Public Service in a Time of Crisis, called it “the Bar at its finest, … Continue reading September 11th: Pro Bono and Disaster Resiliency
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National Grandparents Day 2018: Celebrating Grandparents and Sharing the Care
by Vivienne Duncan, DirectorSeptember 7, 2018
Although the word may conjure up an image of gray hair and a walking cane, grandparents are as diverse as the rest of society; from barely into middle years, active and working, to long retired and facing age-related challenges. Whatever the case, their contribution to the lives of their grandchildren (and great-grandchildren) is immense. As … Continue reading National Grandparents Day 2018: Celebrating Grandparents and Sharing the Care
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Saying Good-Bye to CBJC’s Summer Interns
by Anna Sitley, InternAugust 16, 2018
This summer, the City Bar Justice Center welcomed seven undergraduate and law school students to assist with our work serving low-income and vulnerable New Yorkers. This week, we say goodbye to the 2018 summer intern class. Each of these interns provided a helping hand on their respective projects; through performing legal research, helping out with … Continue reading Saying Good-Bye to CBJC’s Summer Interns
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Labor Trafficking Victim Reunited with Family
by Rachel Searle, Immigrant Justice Corps FellowAugust 9, 2018
The City Bar Justice Center never reveals personal information about our clients without their permission. Thank you to Dante and his family for allowing us to tell their story in “Labor Trafficking Victim Reunited with Family.” On July 27, 2018, Dante, a victim of labor trafficking, joyfully welcomed his family, whom he had not seen in … Continue reading Labor Trafficking Victim Reunited with Family
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What’s in a Name: Tips for Choosing a Business Name
by Margaret Suh, InternJuly 27, 2018
Choosing a business name (a good one!) is an important step in building your new venture. Ideally, the name is unique, memorable, and conveys the general nature of your business. If you are registering your business entity with the state, you must also consider the legal requirements in choosing a name. The resource sheet below outlines … Continue reading What’s in a Name: Tips for Choosing a Business Name
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