UCLA alum Karina Ramos (’99) an attorney at Immigrant Defenders Law Center represents many immigrant children seeking asylum. She discusses the need for more attorneys to advocate for children’s rights. With COVID-19, the U.S. immigration courts have mostly halted the timeline for their proceedings, significantly delaying progress, often with devastating consequences for the children.
Interview Chapters:
0:50 – What type of work does Immigrant Defenders Law Center do?
1:28 – What’s your role?
2:36 – Legal Representation & Advocacy for Immigrant Children
5:39 – Specific Cases (“Alex”)
11:07 – Impact of COVID-19 on Court Cases and Children’s Future
15:50 – Support for Child Asylum Seekers
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