Flag of the United States Immigration and Customs Enforcement A judge has ordered the federal government to stop force-feeding detainees on a hunger-strike at an El Paso, Tex., immigration processing center. “This is a win for us,” said Louis Lopez, one of the attorneys representing Malkeet Singh and Jasvir Singh. Both men are seeking political asylum. “They have a First Amendment right to protest,” Lopez told the El Paso Times. U.S. District Judge David Guaderrama ordered the government to stop force- feeding two of nine detained … [Read more...] about As hunger strikes continue in ICE detention centers court issues decree to stop force feeding certain individuals
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Vera Institute of Justice program offers free legal advice to immigrants facing deportation in 11 cities and counties, Mother Jones reports. The program provides funding and resources to help train legal service providers. “It’s inhumane for people to go to court with no lawyer,” said Omar Siagha, a green card holder who was able to win his case through the program. “Everyone deserves a chance to explain their case to a judge.” “Unlike in criminal court cases, immigrants generally do not have the right to a free court-appointed … [Read more...] about Immigration assistance