Amnesty International Ceases Direct Representation on Detention

We are sorry to inform you that Amnesty International USA is no longer providing individual assistance in matters of asylum, other forms of protection, or immigration in the United States.  We hope very much that you will be able to find other means to assist those you serve.

We have been consulting with other NGOs working in this field to see how the work (giving guidance, support and documentation to those who are detained without legal representation)  might be addressed by other organizations with the ability to do it.   These discussions are ongoing, and we will of course be happy to notify you of any outcomes that can provide you with useful resources.

Please do feel free to pass on this announcement as widely as possible to your networks and partners.

Thank you for your longtime collaboration in helping us serve immigration detainees.  We appreciate your commitment, and we wish you all the very best.

Daryl Grisgraber
Refugee and Migrant Rights
Amnesty International USA

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