Category: Harvard Community

Issue brief highlights Harvard Representation Initiative

The latest brief from the Immigration Initiative at Harvard (“IIH”) highlights our Program’s Harvard Representation Initiative and their holistic approach to immigration. The brief, which was created by Sabi Ardalan, Liala Buoniconti, Jason Corral, and Mariam Liberles, begins by exploring some of the benefits and obstacles presented by interdisciplinary immigration representation. Next, it identifies some…
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Congratulations, Class of 2021!

Congratulations to the Harvard Law School Class of 2021 from all of us at the Harvard Immigration and Refugee Clinical Program! We want to thank all the members of the graduating class who spent time in our Program over the past three years. Sadly, we were not able to celebrate with the Class of 2021 in person, however, we still…
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Standing in solidarity with the AAPI community

On March 16th, eight people, including six Asian women, were murdered in Atlanta in yet another act of white supremacist violence. We mourn the loss of Daoyou Feng, Hyun Jung Grant, Suncha Kim, Paul Andre Michels, Soon Chung Park, Xiaojie Tan, Delaina Ashley Yaun, and Yong Ae Yue, whose lives were tragically cut short. We…
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HIRC files Supreme Court amicus brief on behalf of Harvard TPS Coalition 

On March 1, HIRC submitted an amicus brief to the U.S. Supreme Court in the case Sanchez v. Mayorkas in support of Temporary Protected Status (“TPS”) recipients from the Harvard community. “The purpose of the brief was to give a voice to the many TPS recipients at Harvard, who are integral members of our community…
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Upcoming Language Access Program Training

Language Access Program Interpreter Training Friday, February 26th 2PM – 3PM EST Join us this Friday for a training for Language Access Program (LAP) volunteer interpreters, led by our staff members. This is a great opportunity for new volunteers to review the basics of interpretation and learn more about how interpreters work in collaboration with…
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Bacow letter urges Biden to reverse Trump immigration curbs

“‘The University’s continued advocacy on behalf of people with DACA and TPS is incredibly important,’ said Ardalan. ‘It is critical that the Biden administration fully reinstate DACA and TPS and work with Congress to create a path to permanent residency and citizenship for DACA recipients and TPS holders.’”

Moving forward post-election

We understand that this presidential election is a source of great anxiety and uncertainty for many. As we wait until every vote is counted, it is essential that we continue to defend the rights of immigrants and those seeking asylum in our country. Here are some ways to find connection and resources during these challenging…
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Upcoming webinar: “Immigration and Detention Centers/Comparative International Issues Surrounding COVID-19”

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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Community Spaces for Affinity Groups

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

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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