Last week, the Department of Justice announced that they would stop funding the Legal Orientation Program (LOP). This decision will mean the end of our LOP services in Eloy and Florence, the only legal lifeline for thousands of immigrants. Eliminating this program will have a devastating impact on our clients, their families, and our communities.[…]
During this challenging year, the Florence Project secured asylum for over 70 unaccompanied children in Arizona, children who fled from violence or persecution in their home countries and sought refuge in the U.S. This means that, thanks to you, over 70 courageous clients, like Carlos, will be safe from harm this holiday season. Carlos grew up in El[…]
Genesis is a transgender woman who is fighting for the right to be free from discrimination, abuse, and life-threatening harm. Genesis was raised by her grandmother in Honduras; however, she often visited her mother on the weekends. When she was about 10 years old, her stepfather began molesting her. She was also abused by boys[…]
We’re excited to honor five of our most dedicated pro bono attorneys and professionals at our Annual Pro Bono Appreciation Event, on October 26, 2017. All five of these individuals have committed their time and talent to tirelessly advocate for detained immigrants in Arizona. In doing so, they have expanded access to justice for men,[…]
Last week the new administration unleashed multiple executive orders, many of which, if carried out, will have a severe impact on our work assisting detained immigrants in Arizona. We are deeply concerned about planned increases to detention, prolonged detention of immigrants including asylum seekers, and a threatened increase to expedited removal, a form of fast[…]
On September 1, 2016, Lewis Roca Rothgerber Christie LLP hosted the Florence Project’s Pro Bono Appreciation and Awards Ceremony. This special event is dedicated to recognizing the importance of the work pro bono attorneys do for our clients every day. “For me it has been an honor to serve with the Florence Project in a[…]