There is no guaranteed right to a lawyer or legal representation in immigration court. This means that if you cannot afford an attorney, you must represent yourself in court in front of an immigration judge and against a trained government attorney.

On Feb. 18, the federal government issued a stop work order on the Unaccompanied Children Program (UCP), impacting the ability for our immigration advocates to serve their clients. Thanks in large part to community pressure, the order was lifted three days later, but there is fear that the administration could still try to cut funding for the program when the UCP program is up for renewal at the beginning of March.

The age and circumstances of our clients vary, with some as young as just a few months old. It is virtually impossible for a child to successfully navigate a complex legal system alone, without a specialized children’s rights attorney. 

Contact your members of Congress and demand that they take action to defend this life-saving program.