As an immigration lawyer, I believe in due process. Access to counsel is the heart of it. Without lawyers, the immigration system becomes a deportation system.
Today I attended a press conference in San Diego with my friend @Alyssa_Milano and advocates at the @verainstitute.
Today I attended a press conference in San Diego with my friend @Alyssa_Milano and advocates at the @verainstitute.
Vera is announcing the #SafeFamiliesFund, a new fund to provide legal representation for immigrants facing deportation.
Deportation isn't guaranteed. The law allows many of these people the right to stay...if they get the right advice at the right time.
That's the law.
Deportation isn't guaranteed. The law allows many of these people the right to stay...if they get the right advice at the right time.
That's the law.
Criminals get lawyers.
Immigrants don't. While hat has to change, we can no longer be the country that deports people to their death, rips their family apart, and denies them a fair shot at telling their story.
Our compassion is our strength.
Immigrants don't. While hat has to change, we can no longer be the country that deports people to their death, rips their family apart, and denies them a fair shot at telling their story.
Our compassion is our strength.
Let me be clear:
My clients are not criminals. But if they were, they'd be better off. Instead they have to face a court system that runs like traffic court, except the penalty may be death.
No one's asking for handouts. Just a fair chance.
My clients are not criminals. But if they were, they'd be better off. Instead they have to face a court system that runs like traffic court, except the penalty may be death.
No one's asking for handouts. Just a fair chance.
Donate here:
vera.org/supportsafe
I've been doing this work for 15 years and it's high time we bring fundamental fairness back.
Do your part.
vera.org/supportsafe
I've been doing this work for 15 years and it's high time we bring fundamental fairness back.
Do your part.
• • •
Missing some Tweet in this thread? You can try to
force a refresh
