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Upcoming event: “Discussing the Forced Sterilization of Detained Immigrants”

November 5, 2020

Discussing the Forced Sterilization of Detained Immigrants Tuesday, November 10 from 7 – 8pm EST Register at https://bit.ly/HIP_Panel Project South, alongside various partner organizations, recently submitted an OIG complaint alleging serious medical misconduct, such as medical neglect, lack of COVID-19 testing and reporting, the shredding of medical request forms, fabrication of medical records, and forced…
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Immigration Groups File Lawsuit Challenging Trump Administration Efforts to Bar More from Asylum

November 2, 2020

For Immediate Release November 2, 2020 Immigration Groups File Lawsuit Challenging Trump Administration Efforts to Bar More from Asylum Groups Say Broad Rules Could Bar Asylum Seekers Convicted of Low Level Offenses and Even People Who Are Not Convicted of a Crime New York/Washington/San Francisco – Four immigrant rights organizations—Pangea Legal Services, Dolores Street Community…
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Upcoming webinar: “Immigration and Detention Centers/Comparative International Issues Surrounding COVID-19”

November 2, 2020

On November 4 from 12-1 pm EST, Program Director Sabi Ardalan will join Bill Alford, Jerome A. and Joan L. Cohen Professor of Law and Director of the East Asian Legal Studies Program, and Gerald Neuman, J. Sinclair Armstrong Professor of International, Foreign, and Comparative Law, for a panel discussion on “Immigration and Detention Centers/Comparative…
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Updated FAQs on Temporary Protected Status

October 29, 2020

Do you have questions about Temporary Protected Status (TPS)? We’ve got answers! Get informed by viewing our updated TPS FAQs here. If you are a Harvard student or staff member who needs immigration assistance, make a FREE appointment by emailing hri@law.harvard.edu or calling 617-495-6648. — ¿Tiene preguntas sobre El Estatus de Protección Temporal? ¡Tenemos respuestas! …
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Upcoming Event: “Understanding the Current State of DACA”

October 26, 2020

Understanding the Current State of DACA Friday, October 30th Presentation from 12 p.m. – 1 p.m. EST Q & A Session from 1 p.m. – 1:30 p.m. EST Join us for a conversation with immigration lawyer Luis Cortes Romero on where DACA stands now. Luis will discuss the legal framework behind the program, the recent…
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Community Spaces for Affinity Groups

October 23, 2020

The Harvard Office of Diversity, Inclusion and Belong and the Counseling and Mental Health Services are hosting a series of Community Spaces for Affinity Groups. These spaces are part of a larger effort to support members of our community who are experiencing heightened anxiety in response to the current moment. All members of the Harvard…
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Get Out the Vote 2020

October 21, 2020

With Election Day fast approaching, our Program joins Harvard University in encouraging all members of the community who are eligible to vote to engage in the democratic process by casting their ballot on or before November 3rd. Voting is a precious right for all citizens, both US-born and naturalized, and it is vital to upholding our democracy.…
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Staff Spotlight: Liala Buoniconti

October 20, 2020

Liala has been a social worker at the Harvard Immigration and Refugee Clinical Program for the past seven years. She provides a multitude of resources to the Program’s clients, such as assisting clients with building support networks,  navigating housing and employment issues, and providing emotional support. Liala believes “immigration is good for this country” and is determined to help…
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Public comments submitted on proposed biometrics regulation

October 14, 2020

On October 13, our Program submitted a comment on the proposed rule regarding the collection and use of biometrics by the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services. This rule would greatly expand the current information collection powers of the Department of Homeland Security, thereby creating a database that could easily be abused by DHS and other…
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Upcoming immigration legal clinic in Somerville/Clinica legal de inmigración en Somerville

October 13, 2020

Our Program is partnering with SomerViva and the Somerville Family Learning Collaborative for our next legal clinic, which will be held on Thursday, October 29th from 1 p.m. – 3 p.m. Para información en español, haz un clic aquí. To register for the clinic, email Francia Reyes at freyes@k12.somerville.ma.us or call 617-625-6600 with the following extensions:…
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