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The City Bar Justice Center Challenges Proposed Immigration Regulations with the Aid of Pro Bono Partners

by Jennifer Kim, Co-Director, Immigrant Justice ProjectNovember 10, 2020

Immigrants have been in the cross hairs of this administration for the last four years. Since Donald Trump assumed office in 2017, there have been over 400 executive actions on immigration, spanning everything from issuing a Muslim ban, closing our borders, creating obstacles for those seeking to become green card holders or citizens, terminating Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA), shutting the door to refugees, and more.

Undocumented and Underserved: Supporting Immigrants in NYC Amid the Pandemic

by Cecilia Lopez Santiesteban, Esq. - Fragomen FellowAugust 12, 2020

Earlier this year, before the pandemic, the City Bar Justice Center’s (CBJC) Immigrant Justice Project hosted a legal assistance clinic where participants were screened for immigration relief options. During the legal clinic, *Laura, a woman from El Salvador, was terrified to speak to volunteer attorneys about her immigration case – she feared disclosing personal information would place her at risk for deportation.

Willkie Farr & Gallagher Secures Asylum for Uyghur Student

by CBJC StaffMarch 11, 2020

Attorneys from Willkie Farr & Gallagher LLP recently helped to secure asylum for a young man from China’s Xinjiang Uyghur Autonomous region. As a Muslim and a member of the Uyghur, a Turkic minority ethnic group, Hasan (whose name has been changed to protect his identity) faced severe religious restrictions, bigotry and discrimination.

Expanding Immigrant Justice Advocacy: The Launch of Our New Litigation & Appeals Practice

by Caitlin Miner-Le Grand, Esq.February 26, 2020

Born out of growing needs amidst rapid changes in federal immigration policy, the City Bar Justice Center is pleased to announce an expansion of its Immigrant Justice Project to include additional advocacy on appeals and collateral federal litigation.

The Latest DACA Ruling and What It Means

by CBJC StaffApril 26, 2018

Latest DACA Decision On Tuesday, a third federal judge ruled against President Trump’s decision to end the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) program. In a 59 page order, D.C. District Judge John D. Bates found the program’s “virtually unexplained” repeal unlawful. The government was ordered to begin accepting new applications for DACA. Now, the … Continue reading The Latest DACA Ruling and What It Means →

Justice Center and Willkie Farr & Gallagher Partner on Emergency Planning for Immigrant Families Legal Clinic

by CBJC StaffMay 4, 2017

The City Bar Justice Center’s Immigrant Justice Project and Willkie Farr & Gallagher LLP held a legal clinic on April 27, 2017 to advise immigrant families on what legal measures they may take to protect their citizen children.

Emergency Preparedness for Families Affected by the Executive Orders on Immigration

by CBJC StaffMarch 8, 2017

On March 6, the City Bar held “Emergency Preparedness for Families Affected by the Executive Orders on Immigration,” which included a panel of immigration and family law experts who discussed parental directives, and other legal measures immigrant families may be able to take to protect their children.

Pro Bono Forecast – Winter 2016-17 – by Lynn M. Kelly, Executive Director

by CBJC StaffNovember 21, 2016

The City Bar Justice Center has reviewed how the pro bono issues are likely to change for low-income and disadvantaged clients in the coming year. We are also hearing from many new volunteers who want to get involved. Here is the City Bar Justice Center Pro Bono Forecast for Winter 2016-17.