‘The Beyoncé of asylum law’
HLS Today profiled Deborah Anker, Clinical Professor of Law and founder of the Harvard Immigration and Refugee Clinical Program. She recently moved to emerita status.
HRI welcomes new legal assistant
We are pleased to welcome Maira Peralta to the Harvard Immigration and Refugee Clinical Program. Maira will be working as a legal assistant with the Harvard Representation Initiative, which offers free legal and social work services to Harvard community members who have immigration concerns. Prior to joining the HIRCP team, Maira worked as a legal…
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HRI is hiring a full-time paralegal
We’re hiring! The Harvard Representation Initiative (“HRI”) is currently seeking a full-time paralegal to join their team. HRI provides free legal and social work to members of the Harvard community whose immigration status is at risk. The Paralegal will assist HRI attorneys with a range of work, including preparing legal documents for filing with immigration…
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Defending human rights in the US
Over the past week, our hearts have been heavy as we see numerous attacks on fundamental human rights in this country. On June 24, the Supreme Court overturned Roe v. Wade, thereby taking away the constitutional right to abortion. This decision will have devastating consequences for people across the country, including many immigrants. All people…
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Celebrating Pride and Immigrant Heritage Month
June is Pride Month and Immigrant Heritage Month. This June, it is important to recognize that there is much work to be done to protect the rights of those who live at the intersection of these communities. As we celebrate Pride Month, we must continue pushing against policies which put their lives at risk. LGBTQ+…
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Reflections on the Crimmigration Clinic
Over the past few years, the Crimmigration Clinic at our Program has greatly expanded, and more and more students have been able to learn about the intersection of criminal law and immigration law. Clinical students from the Class of 2022 have been passionate advocates, assisting with case work, litigation efforts, and policy advocacy. Students…
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Welcome, Summer 2022 Interns!
We are pleased to introduce the Harvard Immigration and Refugee Clinical Program Summer 2022 interns. Over the next few months, these undergraduate and law school students will assist attorneys and Program staff with administrative projects, case-related tasks, and litigation efforts. We are thrilled to have such a talented group of students join our team and…
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Diabetes researcher claims she was unlawfully denied entry to the US
Our client spoke with reporter Sarah Betancourt about her experience trying to enter the US with a valid J-1 visa, only to be unlawfully denied entry.
Reflections on HIRC from the Class of 2022
Today, we prepare to say good-bye to students from the Harvard Law School Class of 2022 who have participated in the Harvard Immigration and Refugee Clinic. Our graduating clinical students have contributed immensely to HIRC’s work, from assembling humanitarian-based relief immigration applications to drafting district court complaints and appeals briefs to engaging in class action…
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Henry Beshar and Stacey Menjivar receive 2022 Clinical Legal Education Association Awards
Stacey Menjivar ’22 won a CLEA Outstanding Clinical Student Award for her work with HIRC and the Cyberlaw Clinic.