July 21, 2021
Alec Esparza, SWIRC Volunteer, Died Earlier This Year
We learned this week that one of our long-time volunteers, Alec Esparza, had passed away at the end of June. Alec Matthew Esparza Obiturary For the past year, Alec had been a faithful presence as a volunteer at our Free Legal Clinic in Southwest Detroit. He was one of the few volunteers able to continue coming in to help at
July 13, 2021
Update: New Hope for Carlos
Because of new directives from the attorney general, our clients have new hope!
June 18, 2021
SWIRC is Running the Detroit Marathon
We’re forming a team and making plans for a great party!
June 14, 2021
Oakland County Bar Foundation Continues Partnership with the Southwest Detroit Immigrant and Refugee Center
An OCBF Grant for the Pontiac Legal Clinic will mean continued access to justice for Oakland County’s vulnerable immigrant community.
May 27, 2021
Congratulations Yasser Ortiz!
Former director of our Pontiac Legal Clinic, Yasser Ortiz, was sworn in as a licensed attorney today.
May 18, 2021
Client Stories: Ricardo Will See Tomorrow
We’re celebrating a win this week with our client, Ricardo, who now has hope for his future in the United States.
April 23, 2021
Immigrating to the US with Kisa and Aval, an explainer
This week we helped a permanent resident and her sister understand what it might take to move to the United States
April 5, 2021
SWIRC and the COVID-19 Pandemic, one year in
One year latter, the Pandemic has barely slowed us down
March 25, 2021
Welcome Veronica Beltran, our new Legal Director
Veronica Beltran is joining SWIRC as Legal Director
March 18, 2021
Clinic Days Expanding at the Southwest Legal Clinic
Thanks to the Ford Fund, we are will be expanding the days we can see clients at the Southwest Legal Clinic!
