Santiago would have been deported if he didn’t have an attorney with him in immigration court. Many do not have that luxury.
Hey Volunteers, Enter to Win Tickets to The Ford Fireworks Rooftop Party
We’ve been given free tickets to the Ford Fireworks Party and we want to pass them on to one of our volunteers!
What Kind of Work do You Do at the Legal Clinics?
Every week we do our best to create possibilities for our clients, all at no cost.
We Continue to Work for Justice Thanks to the Ford Fund
The Ford Fund, our longest standing community partner, will again work with us to work for justice in the neighborhood.
SWIRC is hiring a Legal Director
The Southwest Detroit Immigrant and Refugee Center is seeking a legal director to help manage our active caseload, supervise the Pontiac Legal Clinic and represent clients in court.
Closer to Justice, an Update on Frank’s Story
We’re happy to be able to update this client story with some good news; Frank is no longer a felon!
Join us for Salud Sin Papeles at Cinetopia on May 14
Southwest Detroit Immigrant and Refugee Center has been invited to introduce a film at the Cinetopia Film Festival! Join us May 14, 9:00 pm at the State Theatre in Ann Arbor.
Our (soon to be) New Home on W Grand Blvd.
This place will one day serve as our offices, program space and crisis housing for refugees and people seeking asylum.
Southwest Detroit Immigrant and Refugee Center Awarded Oakland County Bar Foundation Grant
Grant will allow greater access to justice for underserved communities in Pontiac.
Welcome Video: See Who We Are and What We Do
Welcome to the Southwest Detroit Immigrant and Refugee Center. We believe justice is for everyone, not just those who can afford an attorney.