Many immigrants face deportation without a lawyer at their side in court. This program tries to help
- Immigrants in U.S. immigration courts often appear without legal representation, with 52% of pending deportation cases lacking a lawyer.
- Legal representation significantly increases the chances of success in asylum cases, with only 19% of those without a lawyer winning asylum compared to 47% with one.
- A program in California sends volunteer lawyers to assist immigrants navigating the complex legal system.
- Many immigrants face long waitlists for nonprofit legal assistance or cannot afford private lawyers, leading to increased risks of deportation.
- Volunteers like Kamalpreet Chohan provide critical support by helping immigrants prepare their cases and navigate court procedures.
Kamalpreet Chohan, a lawyer, noted that none of the 57 individuals scheduled for hearings at the immigration court in Sacramento were represented by an attorney.
Chohan coordinates a program that sends volunteer lawyers to assist unrepresented immigrants, who face significant risks in navigating the legal system alone. Data indicates that a majority of immigrants in deportation proceedings do not have legal counsel, which severely impacts their chances of success in court.
The program aims to provide critical support to those who cannot afford private lawyers or find pro bono representation, as many nonprofit organizations have long waitlists or are not available in certain areas. Chohan and her team work to help immigrants prepare their cases and understand the complexities of the legal process.
许多移民在法庭上没有律师陪同面临驱逐，旨在提供帮助的项目
律师卡马尔普里特·乔汉指出，在萨克拉门托的移民法庭上，57名被安排听证的人中没有一位有律师陪同。
乔汉协调一个项目，派遣志愿律师协助没有法律代表的移民，他们在独自应对法律系统时面临重大风险。数据显示，大多数处于驱逐程序的移民没有法律顾问，这严重影响了他们在法庭上的成功机会。
该项目旨在为那些负担不起私人律师或找不到无偿法律援助的人提供关键支持，因为许多非营利组织的等待名单很长，或在某些地区根本没有律师。乔汉和她的团队致力于帮助移民准备案件并理解法律程序的复杂性。