Justice Dept. Reassigns Immigration Advocates, Threatening Access
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Justice Department Reassigns Senior Attorneys from Immigration Program, Raising Concerns for Low-Income Immigrants
The Justice Department has moved senior attorneys from a long-standing program that accredits non-lawyers to assist low-income immigrants, leaving only two support staff behind. This change, which includes sending attorneys to immigration courts as entry-level clerks, has been criticized by immigration advocates who fear it will disrupt vital help for those who cannot afford legal representation. The program, run by the Executive Office for Immigration Review, authorizes representatives from faith-based groups to handle cases from green cards to court appearances. With over two thousand six hundred reps across nine hundred organizations, it has been instrumental in easing backlogs and aiding petitions for status or humanitarian relief. This move is part of a broader pattern of tougher policies, including cuts to legal orientation programs, firing over one hundred judges, and new rules limiting bonds and appeals. Experts warn that this shift could undercut fair access in a strained system, particularly for those with limited English facing complex rules.
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