June 28, 2019
Fourth of July Week – No Clinics
All Legal Clinics are canceled for the Fourth of July week, please come see us again starting July 9
June 24, 2019
The Road to Asylum in the US
We shed some light on what it means to ask for asylum in the United States and what the process looks like
June 18, 2019
Asylum Granted Still Comes With Challenges: Nina’s Story
Nina was granted asylum but it’s only a step on her journey.
June 13, 2019
Renovation Continues on Our New Home!
The renovation of our home on West Grand Blvd will take more than funds and physical labor, it’s going to take the help of the whole community of Detroit area residents who believe justice is for everyone.
June 11, 2019
Lawyers Make all the Difference in Immigration Court: Santiago’s Story
Santiago would have been deported if he didn’t have an attorney with him in immigration court. Many do not have that luxury.
June 7, 2019
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!
May 30, 2019
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.
May 15, 2019
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.
May 6, 2019
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.
May 3, 2019
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!
