Volunteer Program Aids Immigrants Facing Deportation Without Legal Representation
In Sacramento, California, a program coordinated by lawyer Kamalpreet Chohan is providing crucial legal assistance to immigrants facing deportation without representation. The initiative sends volunteer lawyers to immigration courts to help individuals navigate the complex legal system, where the stakes are high—either securing a future in the U.S. or facing deportation. Under the second Trump administration, the immigration courts have become more challenging, with increased denials of asylum and arrests of immigrants in court hallways. Many immigrants, unable to afford private lawyers or find pro bono assistance, face these proceedings alone. The program aims to bridge this gap by offering legal guidance and support, which is not guaranteed in immigration courts unlike in criminal courts. 
