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Faustina, a mother of three from Guatemala, found the courage to escape years of abuse and rebuild her life with the help of JFAI. From filing her asylum case to receiving her first work permit, she now looks toward a future of stability, safety, and hope for her daughters.

When Isabel left Mexico, she hoped for safety. Instead, she lived undocumented in constant fear of deportation while caring for her son with a mental health disability. With JFAI’s help, she now has hope for safety, stability, and a future for her children.

This month, we share how JFAI is responding to rising immigration challenges with courage, compassion, and clarity—from client victories and intern spotlights to legal workshops and national policy updates.

Luis came to JFAI overwhelmed by complex immigration paperwork. With patience and empathy, attorney Esther Oni helped turn fear into confidence—guiding him one step closer to citizenship.

As immigration policies grow harsher, JFAI continues to stand strong, offering legal support, hope, and dignity to immigrant families facing fear and uncertainty.

At Laughs for Legal Aid 2025, Amy, a former unaccompanied child from Honduras, shared how free legal aid transformed her life—from facing deportation to graduating magna cum laude with dreams of becoming an anesthesiologist.

Stay informed with our March Newsletter! Learn about the IRS-ICE data deal, see highlights from our citizenship workshop, and meet the incre

In this issue, we address the uncertain future of immigration aid funding, highlight JFAI’s legal and advocacy efforts, and share inspiring