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Ayuda provides legal, social, and language services to help low-income immigrants in our neighborhoods access justice and transform their lives. For over 50 years, we have served more than 150,000 low-income immigrants throughout Washington DC, Maryland and Virginia.

Ayuda’s expert and dedicated professionals help immigrants from anywhere in the world navigate the immigration and justice systems and access the social safety net. This comprehensive and welcoming approach breaks down barriers, helps those in need, and makes our communities stronger!

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Ayuda

1 week ago

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Over the last week, we've seen 380+ arrests in D.C., including approximately 160 immigrant community members. As our Associate Director of Legal Programs, Anuscè Sanai, told the Washington Post - “These are ripple effects that are going to have a traumatic effect for years to come.”Ayuda stands in solidarity with all D.C. residents and urges solutions rooted in community engagement, evidence-based policy, and respect for democratic self-governance — not political theater and authoritarian overreach.Read both articles here:The Washington Post - zurl.co/BUEkk AP - zurl.co/PWBoE ... See MoreSee Less

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2 weeks ago

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Since 2012, DACA has empowered over 800,000 immigrants with work authorization, stability, and the chance to build a life free from the constant threat of deportation. But relentless court attacks and political threats could erase a decade of progress and affect the lives tied to it. 📊 According to the 10th Annual DACA Survey released by our friends, United We Dream, DACA recipients have: ✅ Made significant economic contributions ✅ Enhanced employment and entrepreneurship ✅ Increased financial independence and stability ✅ Achieved educational advancement Shoutout to Maura Amaya, our Senior Immigration Paralegal, for lending her voice to this important cause. Ending DACA would devastate families, communities, and the economy. Congress must act now to provide permanent protections and a pathway to citizenship. 📲 Read the full survey: tinyurl.com/UWD-DACASurvey ... See MoreSee Less

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