The Trump Administration has made an unprecedented number of changes to immigration policy over the past four years, over 900 by some accounts. And it is continuing to make changes into the 11th hour. But with a new administration mere days away, we are hopeful for what is to come in 2021 with regards to protecting asylum seekers.
Read MoreThe administration recently issued two new rules that will have a huge impact on our clients and their ability to legally work in the United States.
Read MoreRILA President/CEO Natalie Foote gives an update on how RILA clients are being impacted by the pandemic and economic crisis.
Read MoreRILA needs note takers and interpreters who are available for one hour time-slots during the day on weekdays to attend our client meetings via Zoom. We are also welcome individuals who can help us provide grocery support for our clients.
Read MoreComments in Response to Joint Notice of Proposed Rulemaking, EOIR Docket No. 18-0002, Procedures for Asylum and Withholding of Removal; Credible Fear and Reasonable Fear Review and Collection of Information, OMB Control Number 1615-0067
Read MoreBy telling her story, Gabriela hopes that others will know what life is like for an immigrant living in this country escaping daily threats and fear for their lives.
Read MoreI am here to work hard and put everything I have into my new life.
Read MoreEven in her worst days in the US, Maria says she has never experienced the type of fear and insecurity that constantly plagued her in her home country.
Read MoreRILA saved my life at the time when I needed it the most.
Read MoreYou start adjusting with the little money you earn, and you feel calmer because you are not in danger.
Read MoreHe knew he could not safely return to his home country, so he decided to seek asylum.
Read MoreIf I had to pay for legal services, I never could’ve gone to school. I knew that someone was helping me.
Read MoreOur clients want to thank you for your support. Our work would not be possible without it.
Read MoreThe need for legal assistance high, but the need for love and compassion in this world is extreme.
Read MoreDuring this season, RILA is doing our best to ensure that our client’s basic needs are being met. Find out how you can get involved.
Read MoreThe biggest hurdle this community is facing is navigating the immigration system.
Read MoreThe onset of the COVID-19 pandemic has brought new levels of stress and instability to the lives of RILA clients.
Read MoreAs you can imagine, RILA faced difficult decisions this week about how to provide legal services to our clients while protecting the health of our clients, staff and volunteers.
Read More“If I had known how hard this was going to be, I wouldn’t have done anything differently. He needed a home.”
Read MoreRILA has summer internship opportunities for high school and/or college students interested in learning more about the asylum process.
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