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Advocating for Immigrant Youth
Interning with the Legal Aid Society’s immigration law unit gave Camilla Samuelsson L’25 hands-on experience representing clients in deportation proceedings.
Advocating for Asylum Seekers
Rachel Kabat L’25 shares her experience as a Global Justice Fellow working with the International Rescue Committee’s Denver branch.
Immigrant Access to Counsel
The University of Pennsylvania Carey Law School Transnational Legal Clinic filed a complaint regarding access to counsel for individuals held in ICE custody at a Pike County Correctional Facility.
‘Arbitrary Cruelty of Our Current Asylum System’
“We cannot turn our backs on Central American immigrants at the border,” writes Adj. Prof. Fernando Chang-Muy.
Gender Justice Advocates
In celebration of International Women’s Day, Penn Carey Law is proud to highlight dedicated advocates working tirelessly in the crucial fight for gender justice around the world.
Award-Winning Immigration Advocacy
The PA Immigration Resource Center has honored the Transnational Legal Clinic with its annual Light of Liberty Award. Pictured: Tamara Shehadeh-Cope (PIRC) with Sarah Paoletti and Liz Bradley.
The Uncertain Future of DACA
Practice Prof. Sarah Paoletti spoke with Penn Today about what the recent 5th Circuit decision means for DACA beneficiaries and their family members.
Pathways to the Profession: Kate Koudouna L’24
Kate Koudouna L’24 spent her 1L summer advocating for and researching international topics in labor justice.
Rethinking Credibility Assessments
A federal appellate court recently cited Visiting Assistant Practice Prof. Liz Bradley’s research on demeanor evidence in asylum cases.
SCOTUS Immigration Decisions
Practice Prof. of Law Sarah Paoletti says the recent decisions will have a “devastating impact on non-citizens and their family members.”
Immigration and refugee justice advocacy at the University of Pennsylvania Carey Law School
University of Pennsylvania Carey Law students have an amalgam of academic and experiential opportunities to prepare them for careers fighting for immigration and refugee justice.