Below you'll find a list of all posts that have been categorized as “Reflections”
Newsletter | Spring 2013 Vol. 17, Issue No. 2 AI Justice Wins Asylum in Case of First Impression AI Justice successfully argued that asylum should be granted to the brother of a victim of a sex trafficking ring. After the sister courageously reported the trafficking to the authorities, resulting in the traffickers’ convictions, other members of the ring began to …
Newsletter | Spring 2013 Vol. 17, Issue No. 2 Cristina Dominguez We welcome Cristina Dominguez back to the Board of Directors. An ardent AI Justice supporter for over seven years, Ms. Dominguez had previously stepped down from the Board to work as an attorney in our Children’s Legal Project. “I am honored to be invited to join the Board again. …
Newsletter | Spring 2013 Vol. 17, Issue No. 2 Broward Transitional Center, Courtesy Sun Sentinel AI Justice released two reports exposing abuse and injustice in the detention system. The latest report, Broward Transitional Center: A “Model” For Civil Detention, examines systemic abuses of immigrant detainees at this detention center. Though the center has been heralded by the U.S. government as a …
Newsletter | Spring 2013 Vol. 17, Issue No. 2 In March, AI Justice filed Federal Tort Claims actions on behalf of four immigrants who were subjected to inhumane and unlawful treatment by U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP). AI Justice is seeking damages for cruel and inhumane treatment and is demanding that CBP immediately investigate these unlawful practices and bring …
Newsletter | Spring 2013 Vol. 17, Issue No. 2 The Dare to Dream Dinner Was A Huge Success! Americans for Immigrant Justice’s 17th Annual Awards Dinner – Dare to Dream – was a huge success! Over 450 of South Florida’s leaders in the business, legal, and civic communities attended the affair, which included an inspiring Keynote Address by the Honorable …
Newsletter | Winter 2013 Vol. 17, Issue No. 1 HistoryMiami Legal Legends Cheryl Little was honored as a Legal Legend by HistoryMiami and the Eleventh Judicial Circuit Historical Society at its Annual Awards Dinner in October. This award is given to attorneys who have shaped the legal community for over 25 years and reflect the outstanding legal heritage of Miami …
Presenting sponsor: Platinum sponsor: Bennet and Geraldine Lebow Family Foundation Keynote Speaker: The Honorable Julián Castro, Mayor of San Antonio Master of Ceremonies: Michael Putney Honorees: Paul Doyle, Florida Bar Foundation – American Justice Award Martha Vallejo, Trauma Resolution Center – Humanitarian Award Ileanu Ros-Letinen, Congresswoman – Shining Star Award March 7 Hotel Intercontinental Miami Cocktail Reception & Silent Auction …
Newsletter | Winter 2013 Vol. 17, Issue No. 1 Within days of President Barack Obama’s re-election, Miami attorney and Republican power broker Al Cardenas, Chairman of the American Conservative Union and AI Justice Honorary Board Member, reached out to AI Justice Executive Director Cheryl Little to discuss the sudden possibility of the Comprehensive Immigration Reform that they have both advocated. Click …
Newsletter | Winter 2013 Vol. 17, Issue No. 1 Few saw it coming, but this past election gave birth to an historic opportunity for America to finally enact comprehensive and lasting immigration reform that will benefit, not just immigrants, but all of America. What seemed politically impossible only a year ago is now within our reach, if only for a …
Newsletter | Winter 2013 Vol. 17, Issue No. 1 The YPAIJs hosted a Kick Off Party for the Annual Dinner on Saturday, January 26 at Etra Fine Art in the Design District. Gallery owners, Alicia Restrepo and Stefano Campanini, and Event Chair Desiree Almodovar welcomed over 80 party guests, who came to mix and mingle with AI Justice Young Professionals …
