A child should never have to stand alone in a courtroom. For 15 years, this was the shared, bipartisan standard in the U.S. Through federally funded legal services, organizations like Ayuda have helped unaccompanied children understand their rights, navigate...
Between rising costs, heightened fear, and restrictive changes to public benefits, low-income immigrants are facing more than legal uncertainty. Work has become more difficult to find. Housing, food, and basic essentials have become...
For low-income immigrant communities , access to direct legal representation has never been more urgent. An analysis of more than 2.28 million immigration court cases...
For survivors of human trafficking, escaping their abuse is just the beginning of the road to recovery. Immigrant survivors of human trafficking in particular face barriers to rebuilding their lives. Consider that a Polaris Study found that after exit, 75 percent of...
On July 30, Ayuda joins immigrant champions around the world in observing World Day Against Trafficking in Persons. It’s a day for raising awareness, listening to survivors, and advocating for the protection of those who experience this pernicious crime. ...
Diana* met Aiden* in her home country, located in Southeast Asia. At the time he was living in the U.S. and encouraged Diana to join him, promising to support her. They were soon married and moving to America. Diana secured a student visa, enrolled in school, and...