We are proud to have served 10,056 clients from 83 countries in 2023.
As we strive to have a greater impact in 2024, we are deeply grateful for your continued support and hope that you will join us for another year protecting of the rights of our immigrant community.
Who are our clients?
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100% of our clients are low-income based upon the Federal Poverty Guidelines |
75% of our clients are children |
54% of our clients are women and girls |
We provided 511 Know Your Rights presentations to more than 6,196 individuals.
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Filed 813 submissions with U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) |
Represented 243 individuals before the immigration court |
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Provided legal services to 282 survivors of domestic violence, crime, and human trafficking |
Represented 259 child survivors of abuse, abandonment, or neglect, including 103 children in foster care |
We represented and advised 3,823 asylum seekers including direct representation and preparation for the Credible Fear Interview, which determines if they can have the opportunity to apply for asylum in the United States.
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Visited 950 detention facilities throughout the state of Florida to provide legal services and monitor detention practices and human rights abuses |
Provided free legal services to 4,803 immigrants in detention, 92% of which are children |
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Filed 4 lawsuits in federal court challenging access to counsel violations, anti-immigrant legislation that criminalizes transporting immigrants, family separation, and unlawful detention practices. |
Countless trainings, press releases, press conferences, reports, and sign-on letters to educate the legal community, pro bono volunteers, and public at-large regarding changes to immigration law and policy and push for positive change. |