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Promoting Refugee Rights & Safety
This summer, Rachel Kabat L’25 worked with the United Nations High Commission for Refugees, the UN Refugee Agency, in its Multi-Country Office in Washington, D.C.
Advocating Migrant Workers’ Rights
This summer, Aiman Shahab L’26 worked with the Centro de los Derechos del Migrante (CDM) in Mexico City.
Supporting Vital Immigrant Defense
This spring, the Transnational Legal Clinic traveled to Georgia to assist the Southern Poverty Law Center’s work representing immigrant detainees.
Protecting the Right to Seek Asylum
At The Hill,Transnational Legal Clinic Director Sarah Paoletti urges representatives to “take a long, hard look at the ways our immigration and deportation systems are failing people who are in harm’s way.”
Skadden Fellowships
Allison Nasson L’24 and Mikaela Wolf-Sorokin L’24 have been awarded prestigious Skadden Fellowships.
Advocating for Immigrants
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.