¡YA ES HORA!
On Sept. 25, we will march with those that came before us, as we retrace the steps from 2006 by walking from Viking Park to the center of Denver to tell U.S. Members of Congress, the White House, and the public that WE CAN’T WAIT any longer.
¡YA ES HORA!
WHAT: March for Citizenship! WHEN: Saturday, September 25, at 11:00 AM WHERE: meet at Viking Park, march to Auraria Campus
On May 1, 2006, hundreds of thousands of Coloradans marched from Viking Park in Northwest Denver to the Capitol calling for justice for immigrants. Fifteen years later, on Sept. 25, we will march with those that came before us, as we retrace the steps from 2006 by walking from Viking Park to the center of Denver to tell U.S. Members of Congress, the White House, and the public that WE CAN’T WAIT any longer.
We will be demanding that Congress:
Pass the Reconciliation Bill to give millions of undocumented people citizenship.
Vote No on any amendments that harm our community by creating bars to access citizenship.
Continue to fight for citizenship for ALL undocumented people.
Remember that NO HUMAN BEING IS ILLEGAL.
**BRING SIGNS, BANNERS, NOISEMAKERS AND YOUR VOICE TURNED ON MAX VOLUME TO DEMAND JUSTICE NOW! PLEASE WEAR WHITE**
We're Hiring: Bilingual Staff Social Worker
RMIAN’s Social Service Project has an opening for a full-time social worker to work with clients provided legal assistance by the Detention and Children’s Program. The position would begin in early August 2021. This social worker will work with detained adult clients in immigration detention, including some served under the NQRP described above, as well as non-detained youth and parents served by RMIAN’s Children’s Program. Specific responsibilities are described below.
RMIAN is seeking a social worker colleague who is passionate about RMIAN’s mission and vision and excited about working in an ever-evolving interdisciplinary, legal-social work environment. This position is intended for a social worker devoted to the pursuit of social justice and social change through strengths-based, trauma-informed, and empowerment-focused social work practice at micro, mezzo, and macro levels. It is intended for a social worker who is highly flexible, adaptable, and patient; an innovative and creative problem-solver; and a systems thinker who is proactive and can work independently, while also being an enthusiastic team member in a highly collaborative setting.
The Rocky Mountain Immigrant Advocacy Network (RMIAN) is a nonprofit organization dedicated to providing free immigration legal services and social services to adults in immigration detention and to children and their families across Colorado. RMIAN promotes knowledge of legal rights, provides effective representation to ensure due process, works to improve detention conditions, and promotes a more humane immigration system, including alternatives to detention. RMIAN believes that justice for immigrants means justice for all. We respect the needs and celebrate the contributions of the individuals and communities we serve. We believe our clients are equal partners in accessing justice. And we value respect for all human beings, regardless of race, gender, ethnicity, sexual orientation, or legal status.
RMIAN’s Detention Program provides free legal assistance to adults (18 and older) held at the civil immigration detention facility in Aurora, Colorado. The Detention Program provides daily Know-Your-Rights presentations, intakes, and pro se (self-help) support for unrepresented individuals in detention. The program also places many cases for legal representation with RMIAN staff attorneys and a large network of volunteer lawyers.
RMIAN’s Children’s Program provides free immigration legal services to abused, abandoned, neglected, and exploited immigrant youth, including many in deportation proceedings before the Denver Immigration Court. The Children’s Program also represents some parents and family units, and is the legal service provider for unaccompanied youth in the custody of the Office of Refugee Resettlement at a facility in Westminster, Colorado.
Through the Social Service Project, RMIAN is one of few immigration legal services organizations in the United States to offer integrated social service support. Founded and staffed by masters-level social workers, the Social Service Project assists particularly vulnerable detained adult immigrants, including ones determined by the Immigration Court to be mentally incompetent to represent themselves and appointed counsel under the National Qualified Representative Program (NQRP); certain unaccompanied immigrant youth in the custody of the Office of Refugee and Resettlement; and other youth and families represented by RMIAN’s Children’s Program. Social Service Project social workers assist detained adults by providing wrap-around support, including help dealing with the stress of detention, healthcare advocacy, support with aspects of legal case preparation, and planning for needed services upon clients’ release from detention. For non-detained youth and their family members, social workers provide connection to mental health treatment, medical care, public benefits, and other assistance, as well as ongoing support throughout clients’ legal cases. Through generous funding from the Caring for Denver Foundation, the Social Service Project is now able to expand through a new grant focused on the behavioral health needs of young (up to age 26) Denver city and county residents.
RMIAN’s Social Service Project has an opening for a full-time social worker to work with clients provided legal assistance by the Detention and Children’s Program. This social worker will work with detained adult clients in immigration detention, including some served under the NQRP described above, as well as non-detained youth and parents served by RMIAN’s Children’s Program. Specific responsibilities are described below.
RMIAN is seeking a social worker colleague who is passionate about RMIAN’s mission and vision and excited about working in an ever-evolving interdisciplinary, legal-social work environment. This position is intended for a social worker devoted to the pursuit of social justice and social change through strengths-based, trauma-informed, and empowerment-focused social work practice at micro, mezzo, and macro levels. It is intended for a social worker who is highly flexible, adaptable, and patient; an innovative and creative problem-solver; and a systems thinker who is proactive and can work independently, while also being an enthusiastic team member in a highly collaborative setting.
The Ideal Candidate:
Is passionate about RMIAN’s mission and has a demonstrated commitment to social justice, diversity, equity, and inclusion
Has the flexibility, patience, and humor to calmly thrive in a fast-paced, often unpredictable environment
Has a strong interest in interdisciplinary collaboration in a primarily legal-services setting, including working closely with lawyers and other legal staff
Is interested in and committed to attaining a basic knowledge of immigration law, particularly as it impacts and intersects with social services provided to clients
Has experience recognizing and responding to behavioral health conditions—including depression, anxiety, trauma, psychosis, neurocognitive disorders, and substance use disorders—and responding to people in crisis
Possesses an ability to build rapport with and accompany clients as they recall or experience some of the most traumatic moments of their lives
Has demonstrated cultural competency working with people of diverse nationalities, languages, religions/faiths, socioeconomic backgrounds, gender identities, sexual orientations, immigration statuses, abilities, ages, and other identities
Is committed to working with people with criminal histories and to meeting with clients inside a civil immigration detention center
Has experience providing effective and creative case management, particularly for populations who face many eligibility-related and other barriers to services Is familiar with public benefits programs and local social services
Has experience and interest in program evaluation, including data collection, record keeping, and grant reporting• Is prepared to advocate zealously at multiple systems levels while maintaining productive relationships with diverse community, government, and law enforcement stakeholders
Possesses demonstrated self-awareness and developed ways to effectively care for self when exposed to trauma and stress
Communicates effectively in writing and speaking
Appreciates the importance of paying close attention to sensitive and critical details
With guidance and in collaboration with colleagues, Is is able to work effectively o multiple projects at once, prioritize tasks, manage time, and triage to meet sudden and time-sensitive priorities
Enjoys collaborating with others on a team and pitches in to support colleagues when needed
Is able to work autonomously and independently—does not require micromanaging and can be trusted to complete tasks in a timely manner, without the need for extensive oversight
Is open to responsibilities shifting over time, according to the needs of clients and the organization
Position Responsibilities:
Maintain a caseload of detained adult, some non-detained adult, and some non-detained child/youth and family clients
Through an interdisciplinary model, collaborate closely with attorneys throughout clients’ immigration cases
Work in trauma-informed and strengths-based ways with clients to complete biopsychosocial assessments engage in therapeutic conversations, conduct needs assessments, set goals, and implement ways to deal with current life stressors and symptoms of behavioral health conditions
As appropriate, administer screening tools to track clients’ behavioral health symptoms
As appropriate, support clients’ legal cases by helping to draft personal declarations arranging forensic health evaluations, communicating with family and other support networks, gathering health records, and attending court hearings
Advocate for improved detention conditions and access to appropriate healthcare for clients
For detained clients, create written plans for post-release services for submission to the Immigration Court and/or Immigration and Customs Enforcement
As needed, meet clients upon release from detention and coordinate their access to transportation, accommodations, and other immediate needs
Connect released and non-detained clients to desired and appropriate behavioral health treatment, medical care, housing, public benefits, and other supportive services in Denver, other parts of Colorado, other states, or clients’ countries of origin
With client consent, communicate with mental health treatment providers to coordinate support
Provide normalizing and culturally-informed psychoeducation to clients’ family members/support networks and caregivers about depression, anxiety, trauma, and other mental health conditions
Nurture, expand, and develop partnerships with service providers, advocates, and community volunteers
Synthesize and report program data in compliance with rigorous grant evaluation requirements
Contribute to the ongoing development of Social Service Project and organizational systems, protocols, and processes
Participate in SSP- and RMIAN-related advocacy, outreach, media/communications, and development/fundraising efforts
Required skills, experience, and attributes:
Master of Social Work degree from an accredited program
English and Spanish fluency required, both oral and written
Ability to pass required background checks
Access to reliable personal transportation
Location:
This position is based in Westminster, Colorado. Currently, RMIAN’s operations are primarily remote during the COVID-19 pandemic, but subject to change.
Compensation:
This is a full-time, salaried, exempt position. Salary depends on experience. For a recent MSW graduate with limited work experience, the range is $48,000–$50,000. For a more experienced social worker, the salary range is $50,000–$54,000. Included with the social worker position is a generous benefits package, including excellent medical insurance (100% covered by RMIAN); group dental and vision insurance; life insurance; short-term disability insurance; a flexible spending plan for medical expenses and dependent care; and eligibility to participate in a Simple IRA retirement plan (RMIAN matches 3%). RMIAN provides professional development opportunities and paid vacation time and sick leave. RMIAN also offers the possibility of a sabbatical after five years of employment.
If this position calls to you, please send all the following items to hr@rmian.org: (1) a tailored, authentic cover letter that explains (a) why RMIAN’s mission excites you and (b) why you are an ideal fit for this particular role; (2) resume; and (3) a list of three professional references
The start date for this position is as soon as possible. Please apply promptly.
RMIAN is an equal opportunity employer and recognizes the importance of diversity in the workplace. We encourage applications from people of color, immigrants, gender minorities, members of the LGBTQ community, and other underrepresented and marginalized groups. RMIAN does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, national origin, disability, marital status, or veteran status. We are committed to providing an inclusive and welcoming environment free from discrimination.
RMIAN joins the call on the Biden Administration to quickly admit Afghan allies and other at-risk Afghans to the U.S.
US-Afghan allies and other at-risk Afghans are languishing in legal limbo abroad, waiting for an opportunity to restart and rebuild their new lives. RMIAN urges the Biden Administration and Congress to take immediate action by paroling Afghan evacuees within a maximum of 30 days, committing to creating a designated humanitarian parole program to guide and expedite the review of parole petitions for additional at-risk Afghans, and expediting the reunification of separated Afghan families. Read the letter sent to President Biden below.
In August, RMIAN celebrated its 16th Annual Immigrant Liberty Awards, illuminating the incredible power of RMIAN’s community of clients, staff and board members, volunteers, donors, advocates, and supporters. This month we celebrate RMIAN’s work while staying resolute in our commitment to ensuring justice and protection for immigrants and refugees.
RMIAN Stands In Solidarity With Afghanistan and Haiti
In Afghanistan, women, children, journalists, LGBTQI+ people, people with disabilities, advocates, U.S. allies, and many others fearing for their lives and the lives of their families have been desperately trying to seek safety in countries like the United States. RMIAN is joining advocates from across the country like Evacuate Our Allies and the American Immigration Lawyers Association to ensure protection for those fleeing.
In Haiti, people have struggled to deal with the aftermath of a devastating 7.2 magnitude earthquake, which comes on top of continuing political instability, economic hardship, other natural disasters, and impacts from COVID-19. RMIAN has joined over 300 advocates and leaders urging the Biden Administration to stop deportations to Haiti and implement additional protections for Haitian immigrants. Read more about this call to action here.
RMIAN stands in solidarity with the Afghan and Haitian people seeking safety and protection in the United States and mourns the loss of life of U.S. soldiers and Afghan and Haitian people.
RMIAN’s Mission Video
At this year’s Immigrant Liberty Awards, RMIAN premiered its mission video. The video highlights the fundamental importance of legal representation in immigration removal proceedings and elaborates on RMIAN’s various programs. The video features two of RMIAN’s clients, Maybelline Diaz Recinos and Mr. Alvarado Alvarado, along with RMIAN Board Chair Malcolm Evans, RMIAN Co-Founder and Board Member Hiroshi Motomura, and RMIAN Executive Director Mekela Goehring.
Immigrant Liberty Awards
On Thursday, August 19th, RMIAN came together as a community virtually and hosted its 16th Annual Immigrant Liberty Awards. The event was themed “Dare to Find the Light" in recognition of the outstanding leaders and advocates in our community who, despite myriad obstacles, continue to fight for justice and lead impactful change. This year’s Immigrant Liberty Awards were presented to Z Arellano & Jordan Garcia, Representative Serena Gonzales-Gutierrez, and Christina Yutai Guo. The Pro Bono Service Award was presented to Dr. Carlos Franco-Paredes.
Together, we raised over $50,000 to support RMIAN’s work fighting for justice for immigrants in Colorado. Funds raised exceeded the $10,000 match offered by longtime RMIAN supporter Jerry Glick and included an incredible $10,000 gift made by Federico & Cindy Peña. We here at RMIAN are beyond grateful to our donors, volunteers, and supporters who make our work possible.
Unable to watch the event live? Click below to view the recording!
RMIAN Adamantly Opposes Dedicated Dockets for Asylum-Seeking Families
The first "Dedicated Dockets," expediting the cases of newly arrived families seeking asylum protections in the United States, started at the Denver Immigration Court at the end of July. Families must appear in person at the downtown court, while the Immigration Judges at the Aurora Immigration Center appear via video conference. RMIAN staff has been providing support to families by providing "Know Your Rights" information, assistance with the completion of required forms, and information regarding access to legal representation.
While RMIAN is committed to providing as much support as possible to these families, RMIAN continues to call on the Biden Administration to reconsider this unjust and harsh policy.
"The reality is that these are parents, fleeing violence and persecution in their countries of origin, seeking protection for their children in the United States who have very little access to resources. The effect is a devastating lack of due process. It is heartbreaking to look into the teary eyes of a father, who risked everything to protect his children, and explain that with no resources and no work permission, this expedited schedule requires him to hire an attorney within six weeks if he wants help proceeding with his case at his next hearing and that we might not be able to schedule him for a consultation before then."- Emily B. Brock, Children's Program Senior Staff Attorney
RMIAN Sits Down with KGNU Radio
RMIAN’s Executive Director, Mekela Goehring, and LOP Legal Assistant, Carly Howenstein, sat down with KGNU reporter, Rossana Longo-Better, to discuss RMIAN’s work, the challenges inherent in the U.S. immigration system, as well as several legislative accomplishments from these past 15+ months.
Upcoming Training on Special Immigrant Juvenile Status
RMIAN is collaborating with long-time partner, the Colorado Lawyers Committee (CLC), to host a two-part series to train pro bono attorneys on Special Immigration Juvenile Status. This training will specifically create several cohorts of attorneys to represent SIJS-eligible kids in their state court proceedings. The training dates are August 25, 2021, and September 10, 2021. Please join us and please spread the word! Additional information is available here.
Welcoming RMIAN’s New Staff Members
Keiko Diaz-Pezua, Legal Orientation Program Staff Attorney
Keiko joined RMIAN as a Legal Orientation Program staff attorney in August 2021. Prior to joining RMIAN on a permanent basis, she interned with RMIAN’s Children's Program in the winter of 2021. Keiko graduated from the University of Michigan in 2016 where she received a degree in Political Science. In May of 2021, she graduated from DePaul University College of Law with a Certificate in Business Law. As a student, Keiko worked as a paralegal and law clerk at several private immigration firms working on affirmative petitions. As a first-generation immigrant and first-generation college graduate, Keiko feels fortunate to have the opportunity to advocate for the immigrant community.
Alicia Conrad, Children’s Program Staff Attorney
Alicia joined RMIAN as a Children’s Program Staff Attorney in August 2021 and represents detained unaccompanied children seeking humanitarian relief such as asylum, special juvenile status, U visas for survivors of crime, and T visas for survivors of human trafficking. Prior to joining RMIAN, Alicia worked at CARECEN as a Staff Attorney in the Survivors of Violence Unit in Los Angeles, California. In this role, Alicia represented survivors of domestic violence and violent crimes. Alicia also worked for the Immigrant Home Foundation in Las Vegas, Nevada representing survivors of domestic violence and violent crimes. Alicia received her B.A. from the University Illinois at Urbana- Champaign in 2007 and her J.D. in 2015 from Western New England School of Law. Prior to law school, Alicia mobilized Latina/o’s through civic engagement and taught Anáhuac Studies to adolescents. Alicia is admitted to practice law in Utah and is a native Spanish speaker. Alicia is a first-generation American with very proud Mexican roots. In her free time, she enjoys spending time with her husband, traveling, dancing, and cooking new vegetarian recipes.
“I am very grateful to be welcomed by the RMIAN family. I feel very fortunate to join RMIAN in this fight for justice.”
RMIAN calls for a halt of deportations to Haiti
In Haiti, people have struggled to deal with the aftermath of a devastating 7.2 magnitude earthquake, which comes on top of continuing political instability, economic hardship, other natural disasters, and impacts from COVID-19. RMIAN has joined over 300 advocates and leaders urging the Biden Administration to stop deportations to Haiti and implement additional protections for Haitian immigrants. Read the letter sent to President Biden below and learn more about this call to action here.
From the creation of immigration legal defense funds taking us closer to our goal of universal representation for all people in removal proceedings to the morally reprehensible suspension of the DACA program, this month has been a mixed bag of steps in the right direction and leaps backward. As July comes to an end, we are grateful to the donors, volunteers, activists, collaborators, and allies who continue to support RMIAN and fight for equal access to justice for immigrants in removal proceedings.
Register for This Year’s Immigrant Liberty Awards!
Donate $50 or more at registration and receive a Shine On! Bag with treats from Azucar Bakery, Ohana Treats, and Cerveceria Colorado.*
Ernesto’s Story
Ernesto has lived in the United States for most of his life, but it was only in this past month that he became a lawful permanent resident. Brought to the U.S. as a baby, Ernesto was undocumented for many years, at risk for deportation if discovered. But in 2017, at the age of 18, Ernesto applied for and was granted DACA status, providing temporary relief from deportation and the opportunity to live, work, and go to school in the United States. With RMIAN’s help, Ernesto was also able to pursue Special Immigrant Juvenile Status (SIJS), a form of relief based on abuse, neglect, or abandonment by a parent and one that put Ernesto on his pathway to becoming a permanent resident. Ernesto is extremely excited to finally be a permanent resident. He hopes to pursue higher education and contribute to his community as a firefighter. At RMIAN, we offer our sincerest congratulations to Ernesto and are so excited to see where his future takes him. Congratulations, Ernesto!
Statement on DACA
On July 16, a U.S. District Court Judge from the Southern District of Texas ruled that DACA was unlawful, thereby blocking new applicants to the program. Existing DACA recipients continue to maintain their status and are still eligible to renew their status every two years. RMIAN reaffirms its commitment to making our immigration system more just and equitable for Dreamers and all immigrants in Colorado. RMIAN adamantly opposes this new ruling, which is both morally reprehensible and wrong on the law. Dreamers and their families are a vital part of our community and deserve to live in peace with hope for the future.
Immigration Legal Defense Fund Picnic & Legal Clinic
This past weekend, RMIAN made its way to Durango, CO, for Durango’s Picnic at the Park: A celebration of culture, community, and legal defense for all, an event celebrating the passing of HB21-1194 for an Immigration Legal Defense Fund. Organizations and community members throughout the state, including RMIAN, collaborated to pass this historic legislation, taking us one step closer to RMIAN’s goal of universal representation for everyone in removal proceedings.
The celebration featured speakers who have worked on the bill, many of whom have been impacted by the broken U.S. immigration system, and know how important an Immigration Legal Defense Fund is for immigrant adults, children, and families in removal proceedings. Also featured were local musicians and traditional dancing. As part of the celebration, RMIAN and other Colorado immigration attorneys volunteered at a legal clinic in Durango for immigrants in the community in need of legal advice. RMIAN staff attorneys Shaleen Morales (pictured left), Jenn Nelson (pictured to the right of sign), Sabrina Sameshima (not pictured), and others provided free legal services to 23 individuals.
"In celebrating the passing of HB21-1194, it was only right to provide a free legal clinic this weekend,” says Nelson, RMIAN’s Legal Orientation Program Supervisory Attorney. “Access to counsel is vital to ensuring access to justice, and that's what this event was all about. Not only did we sing and dance, but we provided free legal information to the community to celebrate the empowerment that comes with knowing your rights and knowing you are not alone in this fight."
Fort Collins Creates a Legal Defense Fund!
Over a year ago, RMIAN joined forces with CIRC, Alianza NORCO, Fuerza Latina, ISAAC, La Cocina, CO ACLU, and other community members and organizations to come together and address the pressing civil rights issue that is the lack of immigration legal services and its resulting barrier to due process for immigrant communities. Together, this alliance of immigrant-rights advocates and organizations fought for the creation of a City Legal Defense Fund. This month, the Fort Collins City Council approved a pilot program of the fund in a 5-2 vote, agreeing to allocate $150,000 for the legal defense of immigrants residing in Fort Collins. The fund is aimed at providing free legal services for immigrant adults in detention, unaccompanied children pursuing Special Immigrant Juvenile cases, and affirmative cases for people eligible to pursue naturalization or lawful permanent residency.
“The creation of the fund in Fort Collins is a historic moment in time. In passing Ordinance NO. 064, 2021, City Council solidified that the community must take care of our own before one more loved one is expelled from Colorado solely due to a lack of legal counsel,” says RMIAN Universal Representation Staff Attorney, Shaleen Morales.
RMIAN is honored to be a member of this incredible alliance and urges Coloradans across the state and in each of their local communities to continue to advocate for the rights of immigrant community members.
Free Children’s Immigration Law Training
RMIAN and the Colorado Lawyers Committee (CLC) are hosting a two-part free legal training series on Special Immigrant Juvenile Status (SIJS). This training will convene a group of firms and solo attorneys to create cohorts to provide pro bono representation for children. The training dates are August 25, 2021, and September 10, 2021. Additional information is available here. Help us spread the word!
Overview of Immigration-Related Legislation from Colorado's Historic 2021 Session
Learn more about all of the immigration-related bills that came out of Colorado’s historic 2021 session. This came together out of the determination and collaboration between community members, organizations, and government partners. RMIAN is honored to have been part of these efforts and continues to strive for equity and justice for immigrants.
RMIAN Statement on the Future of DACA
RMIAN continues to support DACA-mented Coloradans. DACA recipients and DACA eligible young people are here to stay and RMIAN stands in solidarity with the community after Judge Hanen’s devastating ruling halting initial DACA applications.
We believe that justice for immigrants means justice for all.
July 20 2020
RMIAN continues to support DACA-mented Coloradans. DACA recipients and DACA eligible young people are here to stay and RMIAN stands in solidarity with the community after Judge Hanen’s devastating ruling halting initial DACA applications.
Long before and well beyond the inception of DACA in 2012, DACA eligible young people, DACA recipients and their families have been and will be part of Colorado’s fabric. By their side, for nearly the past decade, RMIAN assisted Coloradans in applying for DACA. We bore witness to our clients’ new possibilities and successes. When Trump attempted to end DACA, we modeled our clients’ endurance. We rejoiced with them when DACA was fully reinstated. Since then, RMIAN has maintained our commitment to supporting Dreamers to file for DACA for the first time or renew their existing status.
Judge Hanen’s decision is both morally reprehensible and wrong on the law. We have been, and we continue to be, adamantly opposed to any termination or reduction of the program.
“DACA is an essential part of U.S. immigration law. It is based on long-standing principles of humane discretion in enforcement, and it is well within the President’s authority to make sure that immigration laws are administered even-handedly. And DACA recipients have, for nine years, made tremendous contributions to this country. It’s imperative that the Biden administration take all steps to preserve and strengthen DACA, and even more importantly, that Congress act to give DACA recipients a clear path to lawful permanent residence and citizenship," says RMIAN Board Member and UCLA Law Professor Hiroshi Motomura.
RMIAN is dedicated to providing accurate and timely legal information to those impacted. Judge Hanen’s ruling affects those who have not yet filed for DACA. While the Department of Homeland Security can no longer approve initial DACA applications, United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (“USCIS”) is still accepting applications filed after Judge Hanen’s decision. These applications will be placed “on hold.” Depending on the particular facts of a person’s case, a DACA application “on hold” may be beneficial or risky.
Judge Hanen’s decision does not currently affect DACA recipients' ability to renew their DACA status. Current DACA recipients maintain DACA status, ability to work, and ability to renew if they continue to meet the requirements for DACA.
RMIAN has and continues to provide free consultations to those who think they may be eligible for DACA, individuals with DACA seeking renewals, as well as individuals interested in other immigration benefits or relief. If you have questions about DACA, or are interested in learning more about your immigration options, please call (303) 433-2812 to schedule your free consultation.
Dreamers and their families are a vital part of our community and deserve to live in peace with hope for the future. RMIAN implores the Biden Administration and Congress to ensure a pathway to citizenship for all Dreamers, providing the permanent solution our DACA-mented clients and community deserve. Anything less strips our immigration system of fairness and equity.
RMIAN reaffirms its commitment to making our immigration system more just and equitable for Dreamers and all immigrants in Colorado.
Colorado Legal Defense Fund Signed!
On Friday, Governor Polis signed House Bill 21-1194 (Sen. D. Moreno, Rep. K Tipper, Rep. N. Ricks), a bill to create an immigrant legal defense fund to expand the availability of free legal services and representation to low-income individuals in immigration proceedings, with a priority on those in immigration detention and those experiencing deportation in rural areas of the state.
"We believe that every single person deserves an attorney by their side as they navigate complicated and high-stakes immigration court proceedings. With the signing of HB21-1194, Colorado shows itself as a leader in the movement for universal representation, as one of the first states in the nation to create a state-wide immigrant legal defense fund. Through the powerful leadership of our immigrant community members, advocates, and elected representatives, Colorado is one step closer to being able to say that every single person ensnared in immigration enforcement proceedings who cannot afford an attorney will have one provided for them and that justice truly is accessible to all," says Mekela Goehring, Executive Director, Rocky Mountain Immigrant Advocacy Network (RMIAN).
Over 130 Organizations, Including Legal Services Providers, Urge DOJ and DHS to Reject Expedited “Dedicated Dockets” for Asylum Seekers
RMIAN has joined over 130 organizations from across the nation in urging the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) and the Department of Justice (DOJ) to abandon its new “Dedicated Docket” process. 62 organizations providing immigration legal services to individuals facing deportation in the ten cities announced as pilots for this new “dedicated docket process”, including Denver.
Already, RMIAN and other signees are underfunded and this new process would only increase the number of individuals whose requests for help would have to be rejected. The letter asks the agencies to abandon this proposed plan or to, at the very least, suspend its implementation until organizations can take steps to ensure that the families undergoing this process have guaranteed access to legal representation and a restored and improved asylum system.
The entire letter can be read here.
Statement on Juneteenth National Independence Day from RMIAN Board Chair Malcolm Evans
Statement on Juneteenth National Independence Day from RMIAN Board Chair Malcolm Evans
Today RMIAN celebrates President Biden signing into law the bill establishing Juneteenth as a federal holiday, commemorating the end of slavery in the United States. In light of the renewed racial justice awakening and social activism ignited by the murder of George Floyd on May 25, 2020, the bill to make Juneteenth, or June 19th, a federal holiday passed the Senate by unanimous vote and passed the House by an overwhelming vote of 415 to 14. Juneteenth National Independence Day is now the 12th federal holiday, and the first since Martin Luther King Jr. Day (MLK Day) was created in 1983.
Although the Emancipation Proclamation of 1862 had officially outlawed slavery in those states which allowed people to be claimed as property, including Texas, enforcement of the Proclamation generally relied on the advance of Union troops.
Despite the surrender of General Robert E. Lee at Appomattox Court House on April 9, 1865, many enslaved people, including those in Galveston, TX, were unaware of the Proclamation and its meaning. On the morning of Monday, June 19, 1865, Union Major General Gordon Granger arrived in Galveston, Texas, to take command of the more than 2,000 federal troops there to enforce the emancipation of enslaved people and oversee a peaceful transition of power. At this point, Major General Granger, along with those federal troops, marched throughout Galveston reading General Order No. 3. The order informed all Texans that, in accordance with a Proclamation from the Executive of the United States, all enslaved people were free.
This, along with the passing of the Thirteenth Amendment, set the United States on a track to establish equality and equity for Black Americans. This is a track for justice that we must continue on even to this present day, and a track that RMIAN stands deeply committed to.
Today’s law recognizing June 19th as a federal holiday is another milestone of progress along that track. We, as a nation, must continue on this track in an effort to attain “a more perfect union.” As Martin Luther King once stated: “The arc of the moral universe is long, but it bends toward justice.”
RMIAN CELEBRATES THE HISTORIC PASSAGE OF HB21-1194 TO CREATE A COLORADO IMMIGRANT LEGAL DEFENSE FUND
RMIAN Celebrates the Historic Passage of HB21-1194 to Create a Colorado Immigrant Legal Defense Fund
June 8, 2021
For Immediate Release
Contacts:
Sarah Plastino, Senior Staff Attorney, RMIAN’s Detention Program, splastino@rmian.org, (720) 722-0908
Mekela Goehring, RMIAN Executive Director, mgoehring@rmian.org, (720) 370-9102
Westminster, Colorado — Today, the Rocky Mountain Immigrant Advocacy Network (RMIAN) celebrates with Colorado immigrant communities in response to the Colorado General Assembly’s passage of HB21-1194, creating a state-wide Colorado Immigrant Legal Defense Fund.
The fund is necessary because there is no right to appointed counsel in federal immigration proceedings, even if the immigrant is a child, detained, or an asylum seeker. As a result, nearly 70% of people facing deportation in Colorado appear without an attorney simply due to poverty. The fund will provide free legal representation to low-income immigrants facing deportation and detention in the state. Colorado is the first state in the nation to pass legislation creating such a fund.
HB21-1194 includes a fiscal note of $100,000. The funding is a start, and RMIAN hopes that with each passing year, the fund will grow to provide representation to more people in need.
The Rocky Mountain Immigrant Advocacy Network (RMIAN) applauds the General Assembly, and especially the bill’s sponsors, Rep. Kerry Tipper, Rep. Naquetta Ricks, and Sen. Dominick Moreno, for creating and funding the Immigrant Legal Defense Fund. The bill is the result of a community organizing campaign led by the Colorado Immigrant Rights Coalition (CIRC), of which RMIAN is a member.
Since 2018, RMIAN has provided free universal representation to Denver residents facing detention and removal through the Denver Immigrant Legal Services Fund (DILSF), a similar program to the one created by HB21-1194, but for the City of Denver. Shaleen Morales, Detained Representation Attorney on RMIAN’s Detention Program, has been representing Denver residents through the Fund. Ms. Morales states, “Our immigrant community members are forced to represent themselves against prosecutors or struggle to afford private counsel—a prohibitive expense for many vulnerable immigrants. This process forces people to make the difficult decision to forgo their Constitutional rights in order to feed their families. Through the Denver fund, RMIAN attorneys fight alongside clients every step of the way, to ensure they are afforded the resources to fight and win their cases. HB21-1194 is a monumental step in ensuring due process for immigrant communities against the injustices of the system.”
RMIAN Executive Director Mekela Goehring states, “Over twenty years ago, RMIAN was founded to fight against the fundamental injustice of individuals being forced to go forward in complicated and high-stakes immigration proceedings without an attorney by their sides. Today, through the powerful leadership of our elected representatives, immigrant community leaders, and advocates, Colorado shows it is a leader across the nation in standing with and for its immigrant community members. We have seen the profound impact of the Denver Immigrant Legal Services Fund for Denver residents. Now, access to justice is expanding for all Coloradans, in every corner of our state. I am proud today of Colorado and its commitment to paving the way to ensure fairness and due process for all.”
The passage of HB21-1194 is in the context of a national movement of to provide counsel to their community members facing deportation and detention. RMIAN is a member of the Safety & Fairness for Everyone (SAFE) Network of the Vera Institute of Justice, which is a collaboration among governments, immigration legal service providers, and advocates. SAFE Network members are working together to build a movement for universal representation—a public defender system for all immigrants facing deportation.
“We are deeply proud of the State of Colorado for taking necessary action to ensure due process for Coloradans, and are so fortunate to work with such a thriving community of organizers and advocates pushing for change. We urge Congress and the Biden Administration to follow the example of the myriad of states and cities taking action to right this wrong," states Sarah Plastino, Senior Staff Attorney in RMIAN’s Detention Program.
Now that the Fund has been created in law, there will be a process to distribute the funds to qualifying non-profit organizations throughout the state. Representation will be provided through non-profit organizations only. If you or your family member is facing deportation or detention without an attorney, or if you have any questions about the bill and how you might be able to access representation, please call RMIAN’s office for a free consultation at (303) 433-2812.
The bill is HB21-1194 and can be viewed here.
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RMIAN urges the Biden Administration to reconsider this harsh policy, or, at the very least, dedicate resources to ensure every family has access to an attorney if they cannot afford one.
Expedited dockets for newly arriving, asylum-seeking families proved devastating for children and families during past Administrations, eviscerating fundamental principles of due process and access to counsel. RMIAN witnessed this first-hand before the Denver Immigration Court. RMIAN urges the Biden Administration to reconsider this harsh policy, or, at the very least, dedicate resources to ensure every family has access to an attorney if they cannot afford one. Read the article here.
2021 Immigrant Liberty Awards: Dare to Find the Light
August 19, 2021 | 5:45 pm | To Be Held Virtually
We invite you to become a sponsor for this year's Immigrant Liberty Awards, themed, "Dare to Find the Light". This virtual event will celebrate and honor the accomplishments of community leaders and activists who have made a difference in the lives of Colorado immigrants this past year. Please see the sponsorship levels below and contact RMIAN's Development and Communication Specialist Ryan Torres at rtorres@rmian.org or at (720) 254-8187 for more information. RMIAN is currently seeking auction items for this event as well!
Efren's Story
Efren is the youngest of 14 children and grew up in a home without enough resources to go around. As a young man, Efren moved to the United States and was a lawful permanent resident in 1970 until he was deported in 2019. Efren experiences a neurocognitive disorder, akin to dementia, and at age 74 he lives alone in an apartment his siblings have rented for him in Ciudad Juarez, Chihuahua, Mexico. He has no family in Mexico but resides near the border so that his loved ones are able to travel to see him.
RMIAN attorney Laura Lunn (pictured above with Efren) represented Efren before the Immigration Court where a judge denied his request for protection. That decision was affirmed by the Board of Immigration Appeals, and the Tenth Circuit denied his petition for review. Nevertheless, he continues to dream of returning to the United States so that he can reunite with his brothers and sisters in Colorado. RMIAN continues to fight for Efren to have A Chance to Come Home.
RMIAN Welcomes Two New Board Members
Sasha Carlson, Board Member
A CPA certified in both Canada and the United States, Sasha Carlson is a Manager in Global Operations at EY. Previously, Sasha served as the Executive Director of the Association of Charted Accountants in the US, a nonprofit professional organization.
"I am delighted to serve on the Board of RMIAN. In today's uncertain and often unjust world, I am committed to serving others and to providing everyone with opportunities for a stable future. RMIAN provides hope and justice for so many. I am excited and proud to contribute to such a humanitarian organization," says Sasha.
Jorge Loweree, Board Member
Jorge Loweree is the Policy Director at the American Immigration Council where he directs the Council's administrative and legislative advocacy and leads the Council's efforts to provide lawmakers, policymakers, advocates, and the general public with accurate and timely information about the role of immigrants in the United States. Previously, Jorge spent ten years in various positions in the U.S. House of Representatives, most recently as Senior Counsel for Immigration Law and Policy for then-Rep. Jared Polis. Jorge was an Equal Justice America Fellow at RMIAN during law school. He grew up in Juarez, Mexico is a Spanish speaker.
"I have had the pleasure of collaborating with RMIAN for years and have witnessed first-hand the important role that the organization has played in the lives of thousands of immigrants and families. While the Biden administration has worked to signal a different approach to immigration enforcement, the reality is that detention numbers have increased by nearly50-percent since inauguration day, and RMIAN's work is more important than ever before. I am honored for the opportunity to contribute to its mission."
Spotlight on RMIAN's Services to Unaccompanied Children
In 2019, RMIAN began providing free legal and social services to unaccompanied immigrant children whom the federal Office of Refugee Resettlement (ORR) began sheltering in Westminster, Colorado. Today, a RMIAN team, led by RMIAN Children's Program Senior Staff Attorney Georgina Olazcon Mozo. RMIAN Social Worker Katherine Valentin and RMIAN Legal Assistant Gina Rangel serve the dozen or so boys housed there at any given time.
The boys are between the ages of 14 and 17 and mostly hail from Central America. Many are indigenous in origin. Of the team's advocacy, Ms. Olazcon Mozo states, "We have seen quite a few children who are survivors of human trafficking, abuse, or persecution. Being able to help children who generally do not trust adults and have been abused by most adults in their lives is very important."
The RMIAN team advocates for the children's rights with the various agencies charged with administering their custody and legal cases. RMIAN staff provides Know Your Rights presentations, legal screenings, representation as counsel and as Friend of the Court in immigration hearings, release planning and advocacy, referrals upon release, and individualized attention based on the unique needs of each child.
"No child is in the exact same situation," Ms. Olazcon Mozo states. "The important thing is that we are there with them, constantly advocating.
Learn more about RMIAN's Children's Program here and RMIAN's Social Service Project here
Laura Lunn Awarded the American Immigration Lawyer Association - Colorado Chapter Pro Bono Service Award
RMIAN Detention Program Managing Attorney Laura Lunn was awarded the American Immigrant Lawyers Association - Colorado Chapter Pro Bono Service Award for the impact she has made on individual clients and their families, as well as on the systemic change and advocacy for individuals in detention.
This award is a testament to Laura's talent, determination, tireless advocacy, and fearless lawyering. Laura, it is a privilege for all of us here at RMIAN to work alongside and learn from you.
Congratulations!
RMIAN Welcomes Staff Attorney Conor Gleason
RMIAN welcomes Conor Gleason as a staff attorney in RMIAN’s Detention Program. Conor comes from RMIAN from the Bronx Defenders in New York City and will continue his work by providing essential legal representation to individuals in immigration detention in Colorado.
“I am humbled and honored to join the RMIAN family. I am thrilled to be a part of RMIAN’s growth and commitment to fighting for justice and the dismantling of the systems that continue to oppress BIPOCs and low-income communities.”
RMIAN Signs Statement from Immigration Legal Services Providers to the Biden Administration
Through a longstanding contract with the Department of Justice (DOJ), RMIAN is able to provide vital legal orientations to help guide immigrants in Colorado through the immigration court system. Through this Legal Orientation Program (LOP), RMIAN connects individuals with pro bono representation and helps countless others defend themselves in court against federal prosecutors. But RMIAN's work is under attack. The government contract expires this month and the Biden Administration is still pushing harmful Trump-era policies that would strip the LOP of its power to provide access to justice. Help RMIAN protect the LOP by reading and sharing this public statement before it's too late.
RMIAN Submits Comment on USCIS Request for Public Input on Identifying Barriers Across U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services Benefits and Services
On Wednesday, May 19, 2021, RMIAN submitted the following comment to U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) identifying barriers that impede vulnerable immigrants from being able to access relevant and necessary protections and accessing stability and security.
Landmark legislation, announcing the Immigrant Liberty Awards, and more!
April Newsletter
Announcing RMIAN’s 2021 Immigrant Liberty Awards!
Save the date for the 2021 Immigrant Liberty Awards. Award recipients, program, and registration coming soon. We hope to see you there!
RMIAN Creates Change Through Legislation
Support HB21-1194 to Create a CO Immigrant Legal Defense Fund!
In recent years, RMIAN has worked with Colorado Immigrant Rights Coalition (CIRC), Colorado state legislators, and other immigrant rights organizations in the fight for universal representation through the creation a Legal Defense Fund for Colorado immigrants facing deportation.
On April 1, RMIAN Detention Program Senior Staff Attorney Sarah Plastino and RMIAN client Catalino Alvarado were among those who provided critical and powerful testimony that helped HB21-1194 pass the committee stage and move to the House Appropriation Committee.
We thank Rep. Kerry Tipper, Rep. Naquetta Ricks, and Sen. Dominic Moreno for sponsoring this bill, and ask that you too support this bill!
Click the button below to show your support and help create a Legal Defense Fund!
HB21- 1060 Passes, Creating CO U Visa Certification Process!
On April 21, 2021, RMIAN celebrated the passage of the U Visa Certification Requirements Bill (HB21-1060) in the Colorado Senate! The bill already passed in the Colorado House of Representatives, and once signed by the Governor, will take effect September 1, 2021.
In order to apply for a U visa—a pathway towards lawful permanent residency for immigrant survivors of crime—an individual must receive a certification from law enforcement verifying the person's victimization and helpfulness in the investigation or prosecution of the crime. Colorado victims have been subjected to inconsistent policies across the state, unfairly preventing them from applying for a U visa. HB21-1060 will ensure uniformity and fairness for U Visa certification requests for crime victims across the state. Lucia's story (below) shows the profound impact this bill will have in Colorado.
RMIAN Client Lucia and Her Two Daughters Granted U Visa Status
HB21-1060 will help survivors like Lucia* who suffered severe domestic violence at the hands of her former partner. With RMIAN's help, Lucia received the required law enforcement certification in 2015, and she and her daughters were recently awarded U visas after six years. Lucia and her children are now safe from deportation and on a pathway to Lawful Permanent Residence in the United States!
*Lucia's name has been changed to protect her confidentiality
Responding to the Pandemic
RMIAN's Detention Program has continued to work tirelessly to protect the health and wellbeing of people detained in the Aurora ICE facility during the COVID-19 pandemic. Our team has pivoted to providing robust remote services, and advocated for the release of dozens of individuals with COVID-19 risk factors. “Collaborations with health professionals have been instrumental in advocating for release for the folks most vulnerable to severe illness and death from COVID-19,” says Jennifer Regier, RMIAN Equal Justice Works Fellow, sponsored by Pfizer, Inc.
Moreover, in February, RMIAN and a coalition of medical professionals sent a letter urging Colorado to prioritize COVID-19 vaccinations to individuals in immigration detention, given their high-risk status. And this month, RMIAN is relieved to see that individuals detained in the Aurora facility began receiving COVID-19 vaccinations.
RMIAN will continue collaborating with health professionals to demand safety for our communities.
Ashley Harrington Awarded the Sean May Award for Outstanding Leadership
RMIAN Children's Program Managing Attorney Ashley Harrington was awarded the 17th Judicial District Sean May Award for Outstanding Leadership in Victim Services for her tireless work on behalf of immigrant child and family crime victims who are pursuing justice and protection in the United States.
We are impressed by Ashley's dedication to justice, her extreme empathy and compassion for the families and children she serves, her ability to lead legislation that has far-reaching impacts throughout Colorado and beyond, and her mentorship to hundreds of pro bono attorneys and aspiring law students. Congratulations, Ashley!
RMIAN is the recipient of a grant through Caring for Denver Foundation that will support the Social Service Project's work with youth and young adults who are residents of the city and county of Denver and in need of mental health support and services. Thank you, Caring for Denver for your recognition of RMIAN's work, we look forward to all that we can do with your support!
Volunteer Attorneys Needed to Help Asylum Seekers
In the past weeks, RMIAN has seen an increase in arrivals, primarily asylum-seekers from Brazil, at the Aurora detention facility. We are seeking pro bono attorneys to prepare these individuals for credible fear interviews (CFIs).
This is a limited scope opportunity for attorneys to meet with clients, explain the process, and assist them in preparing for their interviews. Attorneys are not required to enter an appearance on the case. This opportunity is fully remote, as CFI preps can be handled telephonically. RMIAN is happy to provide resources and support to attorneys working on these cases.
To volunteer or learn more, email RMIAN Pro Bono Coordinator Collen Cowgill at ccowgill@rmian.org. We expect this to be an ongoing need, so please reach out even if you are not available immediately.
We're Hiring!
RMIAN is currently hiring for the following positions:
HB21-1060 Passes—Improving Access to Justice for Survivors
Today, RMIAN celebrates the passage of the U Visa Certification Requirements Bill (HB21-1060) in the Colorado Senate! The bill already passed in the Colorado House of Representatives, and once signed by the Governor, will take effect September 1, 2021.
Today, RMIAN celebrates the passage of the U Visa Certification Requirements Bill (HB21-1060) in the Colorado Senate! The bill already passed in the Colorado House of Representatives, and once signed by the Governor, will take effect September 1, 2021.
In order to apply for a U visa—a pathway towards lawful permanent residency for immigrant survivors of crime—an individual must receive a certification from law enforcement verifying the person’s victimization and helpfulness in the investigation or prosecution of the crime. Colorado victims have been subjected to inconsistent policies across the state, unfairly preventing them from applying for a U visa. HB21-1060 will ensure uniformity and fairness for U visa certification requests for crime victims across the state.
Lucia and her daughters are now safe from deportation and on a pathway to lawful permanent residency
HB21-1060 will help survivors like Lucia who suffered severe domestic violence at the hands of her former partner. With RMIAN’s help, Lucia received the required law enforcement certification in 2015 and she and her daughters were recently finally awarded U visas after six years. Lucia and her children are now safe from deportation and on a pathway to lawful permanent residency in the United States.
RMIAN expresses its deep appreciation to the bill’s sponsors, Representative Serena Gonzales Gutierrez, Representative Iman Jodeh, and Senator Julie Gonzales. RMIAN also extends immense gratitude to all the organizations, survivors, advocates, and individuals who supported this important legislation. RMIAN believes justice for immigrants means justice for all and looks forward to ensuring more equal access to justice for immigrant crime victims across our state.
International Transgender Day of Visibility
Today, on the International Transgender Day of Visibility, and always, RMIAN honors and celebrates transgender people in the U.S. and around the world. RMIAN will continue its fight for justice for transgender individuals, including asylum seekers who have fled persecution in their home countries because of their gender identity or gender expression, only to find themselves imprisoned in the U.S. by Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE).
Today, on the International Transgender Day of Visibility, and always, RMIAN honors and celebrates transgender people in the U.S. and around the world. RMIAN will continue its fight for justice for transgender individuals, including asylum seekers who have fled persecution in their home countries because of their gender identity or gender expression, only to find themselves imprisoned in the U.S. by Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE). Last year, when ICE began relocating transgender asylum seekers from around the country to the Aurora immigration detention center, RMIAN worked around the clock to ensure every transgender person had pro bono legal representation, access to social services, and medical care. Today, RMIAN reaffirms its deep commitment to advocate for and protect the rights of transgender immigrants and the transgender community-at-large.
Client Story: Mariela
Mariela faced much adversity in Cuba due to her transgender identity. Discrimination and transphobia on the part of Cuba’s society and government led to physical abuse and incarceration on multiple occasions. Fearing for her life, Mariela fled Cuba and began the arduous journey towards freedom in the United States. After months of traveling, sleeping on the streets, experiencing hunger, and encountering other dangers, Mariela arrived.
However, Mariela was swiftly placed in removal proceedings and transferred to the Aurora detention center. While in detention, she experienced extreme stress. She reports that she was repeatedly denied medical care by a facility that seemed to her to be unable and unwilling to meet her needs. But she was not alone
Upon arrival at the ICE detention center, Mariela was paired with two passionate pro bono attorneys from RMIAN’s network of volunteers and a social worker from RMIAN’s Social Service Project. Together, Mariela’s dedicated team fought for her freedom from detention and for access to the care she needed. With RMIAN’s support, she was released from detention and found shelter and safety with family. Mariela’s RMIAN pro bono attorneys and social worker continue to fight for her right to stay in the United States and pursue a safe and joyful life.
When I was with [my RMIAN social worker] or my lawyers, I felt safe. I felt confident. I always said that with the team next me, everything was going to flow and everything was going to be okay... they were my protectors"
Join RMIAN at the Pursuing Citizenship Conference hosted by CU Law School
On April 9, please join RMIAN Board Member Hiroshi Motomora, RMIAN Detention Program Managing Attorney Laura Lunn, and many other esteemed panelists at the 29th Annual Ira C. Rothgerberg Conference, "Pursuing Citizenship" hosted by CU Law School.
On April 9, please join RMIAN Board Member Hiroshi Motomora, RMIAN Detention Program Managing Attorney Laura Lunn, and many other esteemed panelists from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. at the 29th Annual Ira C. Rothgerberg Conference, “Pursuing Citizenship” hosted by CU Law School.
A special, pre-conference performance from Motus' Theater’s UndocuMonologues: Stories from Our Undocumented Neighbors will be held virtually the evening before, on Thursday, April 8 from 5 pm - 6:30 pm M.T.
Register here: http://cu.law/rothgerber2021