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Defender Testimony on ICE Out Legislation

Defender Testimony on ICE Out Legislation

Full City Council testimony from Chief Defender Keisha Hudson, and Immigration Law Practice Chief Lilah Thompson on "ICE Out" Legislation

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Support Immigration Defense!

Donate to our Immigration Law Practice!

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Defender Launches Immigration Law Practice

Defender Launches Immigration Law Practice

The Immigration Law Practice will expand the Defender's ability to protect noncitizens facing immigration consequences.

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Emergency Bail Hearings Safely Release 200 People

Emergency Bail Hearings Safely Release 200 People

The hearings released over 200 people from pretrial custody

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Immigrant Rights & Resources

Immigrant Rights & Resources

Rights and resources for our immigrant clients, their families and communities.

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