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Volunteers Visit Men in ICE Detention for a Decade!   

For the last ten years, a dedicated group of ILJ-MI volunteers have visited with immigrant men held in the Monroe County Dormitory Facility. Slated to be deported, the men are detained there by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE). Faced with the realities and challenges of obtaining a legal pathway to remain in the country, most of the men are stressed and extremely anxious about their families.

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What is Temporary Protected Status?

This summer and fall, news from the immigration field included announcements about Temporary Protected Status, commonly referred to as TPS (Temporary Protected Status). The public is familiar with immigration terms such as green cards, naturalization, deportation, and visas, but perhaps less familiar with TPS.

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ILJ-MI Book Club

The ILJ-MI book club meets bi-monthly virtually to discuss titles that are relevant to our clients and immigrant and refugee stories. It would be a pleasure if you joined us. The group is casual and conservational, and you can participate even if you haven’t read (or finished) the book.

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ILJ-MI Staff Experience Secondary Trauma 

ILJ-MI staff members work closely with many clients who have experienced traumatic and heartbreaking circumstances. In order to prepare the required immigration applications, they must elicit all the details of their clients’ ordeals. Documenting the horrors clients have endured often causes workplace-related secondary trauma for staff.

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Rosa Lopez’s Story

When Rosa moved to the U.S. and married her husband, she thought her dreams of love and family were coming true. Unfortunately, her life deteriorated into a cycle of violence and control.

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Julio Lopez’s Story

Julio Lopez has seen extensive hardships in his immigration journey, from being trafficked as an undocumented minor to being exploited by his own family, yet his resolve and courage have led him to get an approved T visa, an advanced degree, and a potential career in accounting.

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