Acacia Center for Justice

As immigrant communities are increasingly under attack, the need for action is clear. Now more than ever, your support is vital to ensure immigrant voices are heard and that they have access to the legal representation they deserve. Together, we can strengthen our communities and advocate for justice 📣 🌱 Visit https://lnkd.in/epH3cYBe to support our life-saving work today. #CultivatingJustice =

📄 This week, Acacia submitted a comment in response to the Biden administration's final rule, which is making it more difficult for families and people seeking safety to access life-saving protections. See our full comment here: https://bit.ly/4hEWyXv We are particularly concerned that the final rule discriminates against individuals with mental disabilities who qualify for legal representation, but may now instead be placed in expedited removal proceedings. We call on border officials to implement safeguards to protect the due process rights of these individuals. Under the National Qualified Representative Program (NQRP), Acacia is working with our network of legal service providers to facilitate high-quality legal representation to people with mental disabilities in immigration detention. ⚖️

We agree with Kids in Need of Defense (KIND), defending the human rights and dignity of unaccompanied children is a nonpartisan issue, and it should not be controversial to say so. If you are feeling inspired to make a difference in the lives of immigrants, consider the open legal positions across the country with partners like KIND in the Unaccompanied Children Program here: https://lnkd.in/e_zdxEcu.

On this difficult day, I take some solace in my work at New England Justice for Our Neighbors and our partnership with national organizations such as Acacia Center for Justice and the Immigration Law & Justice Network. One client, one step at a time, we can do our part to preserve justice.

We call on the next administration to support real solutions that help communities thrive together, centering family unity, dignity, belonging, and the common good of all people who are and will always be a part of our rich national tapestry.

Kids shouldn't have to defend themselves in court, but it's happening here in the United States. That's why we are committed to making representation accessible. We are training and recruiting lawyers across the country to paid positions in immigration law to increase the odds of kids getting representation. Find a position near you at https://lnkd.in/e_zdxEcu.

Looking for your next job? Want to make a meaningful difference in the lives of unaccompanied children? Explore all open job listings from organizations within our Unaccompanied Children Program this month at this link: https://bit.ly/40s6k9d Get fresh links to your inbox every month when you sign up for our newsletter at https://lnkd.in/e_zdxEcu. Curious about the organizations? Follow the organizations hiring near you this month: East Coast organizations hiring now: ➡️ Catholic Charities of Baltimore ➡️ The Door - A Center of Alternatives ➡️ Church World Service ➡️ Orlando Center for Justice, Inc. Midwest organizations hiring now: ➡️ Rocky Mountain Immigrant Advocacy Network ➡️ Advocates for Basic Legal Equality, Inc ➡️ The Immigration Project Southern organizations hiring now: ➡️ American Bar Association ➡️ JUSTICE FOR OUR NEIGHBORS NORTH CENTRAL TEXAS West Coast organizations hiring now: ➡️ Community Justice Alliance ➡️ Immigrant Defenders Law Center

We've observed a dangerous uptick in misinformation surrounding the impact that immigration has on our communities. This spooky season, we're debunking some of these common narratives. What are some other spooky myths that you've seen? 🎃 #immigration #halloween #happyhalloween #pumpkin #ghost #spooky #spookyseason #halloween2024 #october #nohumanisillegal #economy

Did you know the last quarter of the year has a reputation for being the hottest time to find a new job? If you're interested in immigration law and working with unaccompanied kids, we have plenty of positions at partner organizations across the country. Explore our map of partners hiring now at https://lnkd.in/e_zdxEcu

Raquel Fonte is an attorney providing legal representation through our unaccompanied children program, which provides robust legal defense to children in immigration proceedings 🦋 ⚖️ We spoke with Raquel on her experience serving clients in Louisiana, and what motivates her to continue in the field. Check out our conversation with Raquel on our blog ▶️ https://bit.ly/40tDGVz #immigrationattorney #immigrationlaw #acaciacenterforjustice #immigration #unacompanniedchildren #nohumanisillegal #lawstudent #lawschool #law #legal #law #attorney #law #advocate