04
Jan
U.S. memo weakens guidelines for protecting immigrant children in court
By Mica Rosenberg NEW YORK (Reuters) – The U.S. Justice Department has issued new guidelines for immigration judges that remove some instructions for how to protect unaccompanied juveniles appearing in their courtrooms. A Dec. 20 memo, issued by the Executive Office for Immigration Review (EOIR) replaces 2007 guidelines, spelling out [...]
04
Dec
You helped reunite a family
You may remember that I asked for your support to help us represent people who are in immigration removal proceedings. Your support helped reunite a family on Thursday. This family’s story is not unique Aurelina came to KIAC asking for help in September. Late last year she, her husband and [...]
02
Nov
We have a new Executive Director
The Kitsap Immigrant Assistance Center (KIAC) has hired a new Executive Director.  Sally Hudson Tellekson follows in the footsteps of our founders April Borbon and Martitha May. She began work this week, leading the agency’s efforts to address the growing challenges faced by local immigrants in the current political landscape. [...]
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