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Cornell Law School: Immigration Clinic Visits Batavia Detention Center

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In March 2024, Cornell Law students and faculty from the 1L Immigration Law and Advocacy Clinic visited the Buffalo Federal Detention Facility in Batavia, NY, to provide legal assistance to detained immigrants. Partnering with Robert F. Kennedy Human Rights, the NYCLU, and Prisoners’ Legal Services of NY, the team met with detainees to offer legal information, document their experiences, and identify cases for advocacy and litigation. With no electronics allowed, students took handwritten notes as detainees shared their stories, contributing to broader efforts for justice and reform.

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