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Immigration Policy Resources

Ask a lawyer: 5 tips for noncitizens in criminal court

Hena Mansori, the head of the new immigration unit at the Cook County Public Defender's Office, offers advice for noncitizens who come into contact with the justice system.

Rita OcegueraApril 1, 2021

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Pregúntele a un abogado: 5 consejos para los no-ciudadanos en la corte penal

Hena Mansori, jefa de la nueva unidad de inmigración de la Oficina del Defensor Público del Condado de Cook, ofrezca consejos para los no-ciudadanos que entran en contacto con el sistema judicial.

Rita OcegueraApril 1, 2021

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El condado de Cook tiene como objetivo interrumpir el proceso de condena a deportación

Una nueva unidad dentro de la oficina del defensor público del condado de Cook busca una mejor representación para los clientes no-ciudadanos en riesgo de ser deportados.

Carlos BallesterosMarch 31, 2021

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Immigration Policy Resources

Cook County aims to disrupt the conviction-to-deportation pipeline

A new unit within the Cook County public defender's office wants better representation for noncitizens clients at risk of being deported.

Carlos BallesterosMarch 31, 2021

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Chicagoans Rally to End Violence Against Asians in America

After a year that has seen a rise in attacks against Asian communities in the U.S., local AAPI groups gathered in Chicago's Chinatown to demand action.

Claire Voon and Diane Bou KhalilMarch 30, 2021

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Migrantes LGBTQ en prisión obtienen libros gratis por medio de un nuevo programa

Libros para Migrantes es una nueva iniciativa creada en Chicago que otorga libros a migrantes de la comunidad LGBTQ detenidos por ICE.

Ata YounanMarch 25, 2021

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Arts & Culture

Using Instagram to Humanize the Refugee Crisis

After volunteering at refugee camps in Greece, human rights lawyer Alexandra Tarzikhan created a virtual community to amplify the individual stories of refugees.

Diane Bou KhalilMarch 24, 2021

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Hospitalidad en espera: Así es como un restaurante emblemático de Uptown se las arregla para hacerle frente a la pandemia

En su esfuerzo por seguir abiertos y con la ayuda financiera federal que es insuficiente, los dueños de restaurantes como Golden House en Uptown, han tenido que despedir a su personal, adaptarse a las políticas que cambian constantemente, arriesgan su salud a diario y toman decisiones difíciles.

Woojae Julia Song and Joe WardMarch 23, 2021

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Hospitality On Hold: How One Timeless Uptown Diner Was Interrupted By The Pandemic

With insufficient federal financial relief, restaurants like Uptown's Golden House have had to lay off staff, adapt to constantly changing policies, risk their health daily and make painful decisions in an effort to stay open.

Woojae Julia Song and Joe WardMarch 22, 2021

Education Immigration Policy Resources

LGBTQ detainees can get free books with Chicago program

Books for Migrants provides LGBTQ migrants in detention a book of their choice every month.

Ata YounanMarch 17, 2021

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