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Verite News: Legal guide uses immigration work in Louisiana to educate advocates around the country

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Last month, RFK Human Rights, the Acacia Center for Justice, and the ACLU of Louisiana published a new guide that trains attorneys, advocates, and grassroots organizations on how to provide legal services in immigration detention facilities. 

Speaking with Verite News, our VP of U.S. Advocacy & Litigation Anthony Enriquez describes the purpose of the guide and its relevancy amid the current administration.

“The federal government is undergoing significant restructuring and reduction right now. And so it seems like it’s a wise idea to help train people to deliver free and pro bono legal services without relying on federal funding.”

Read the full article here.

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