The Current Status of the Unaccompanied Children at our Border

Maria del Carmen Ramos
Maria del Carmen Ramos

Did you know that unlike most criminal defendants, the unaccompanied minors coming into this country don’t have a right to an attorney? Although many of the unaccompanied minors may be eligible for asylum or visas for victims of trafficking or other criminal activity, few may get that relief without competent counsel, which means they will be returned to countries where they are not safe. Continue reading “The Current Status of the Unaccompanied Children at our Border”

U.S. Rolls Out New Refugee/Parole Program for Certain Central American Children

Maria del Carmen Ramos
Maria del Carmen Ramos

Late last week, the U.S. Department of State (DOS) and Department of Homeland Security (DHS) announced an in-country refugee/parole program for minors from El Salvador, Guatemala, and Honduras. Continue reading “U.S. Rolls Out New Refugee/Parole Program for Certain Central American Children”

The Crisis at our Border

Maria del Carmen Ramos
Maria del Carmen Ramos

Did you know that unlike most criminal defendants, the unaccompanied minors coming into this country don’t have a right to an attorney? Although many of the unaccompanied minors may be eligible for asylum or visas for victims of trafficking or other criminal activity, few may get that relief without competent counsel, which means they will be returned to countries where they are not safe. Continue reading “The Crisis at our Border”