Every time I win an asylum claim I'm struck by how much has to go right to eke out a win.
I'm overjoyed for my client, who's breathing sighs of relief through the numbness. As his lawyer, I try to prep giving a holistic view of the entire system but that's risky: too scary.
I'm overjoyed for my client, who's breathing sighs of relief through the numbness. As his lawyer, I try to prep giving a holistic view of the entire system but that's risky: too scary.
I can't say much about the claim, but his deportation would have been a death sentence. His persecutors are still looking for him.
I can't imagine the courage it takes to testify in an asylum hearing. But our judge was willing to listen and get the truth.
That's all we ask for.
I can't imagine the courage it takes to testify in an asylum hearing. But our judge was willing to listen and get the truth.
That's all we ask for.
Just a chance. That's what due process is about.
It was a good case. But still so many places it could have gone wrong, not the least of which was location of the court. These things shouldn't matter, but they do.
It was a good case. But still so many places it could have gone wrong, not the least of which was location of the court. These things shouldn't matter, but they do.
If I could help change one thing about the system, my life's work would be complete.
Let's start with exposing the structural nativism of the system.
I hope to stand with all of you to make that happen.
Let's start with exposing the structural nativism of the system.
I hope to stand with all of you to make that happen.
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