Clients in Need of Pro Bono Attorneys
For an overview of each case type, see this resource.
Detention Program
The following individuals are detained and in need of pro bono representation. For more information on detained cases please contact probonodetention@rmian.org. Please review our weekly emails! If you are not receiving our weekly emails, please reach out to probonodetention@rmian.org.
BOND
Ms. RYM
Support sought: Bond
Country: Venezuela
Language: Spanish
Case summary: Ms. RYM is a woman in her 30's from Venezuela who entered the United States without inspection in 2023. Ms. RYM is afraid to return to Venezuela because her father was wrongfully accused and imprisoned. She intended to report the torture her father endured in prison to a human rights organization. That intention was known, and she began receiving threats from the police and had to flee. Ms. RYM is eligible to apply for asylum, withholding of removal, and protection under the Convention Against Torture. Ms. RYM has a serious kidney condition and is not receiving consistent care from medical staff. She has no criminal history and has a U.S. citizen friend from church who may be able to serve as her sponsor. Ms. RYM seeks an attorney to represent her in her bond case so that she may pursue her asylum application from outside of detention and be reunited with her partner and child.
Ms. RLM
Support sought: Bond
Country: Mexico
Language: English
Case summary: Ms. RLM is a woman in her 20's from Mexico who entered the United States without inspection in the early 2000s. She lived in the US with DACA status for many years but her status has recently expired. In 2026, she was arrested by police following a traffic incident and was transferred to ICE custody. Ms. RLM had a pending criminal case that has since been resolved. She also has an older disorderly conduct conviction. Ms. RLM is eligible for cancellation of removal because she is a single mother to her US citizen daughter. Ms. RLM has a cousin who is a US citizen ready to serve as her sponsor. Ms. RLM seeks an attorney to represent her in her bond case so that she may pursue her asylum application from outside of detention and be reunited with her child.
Mr. RMF
Support sought: Bond
Country: Mexico
Language: Spanish
Case summary: Mr. RMF is a man in his 50's from Mexico who entered the United States without inspection in 2012. Mr. RMF received voluntary departure and left the US in 2006 but later returned. Mr. RMF was detained in 2026 after being pulled over and detained by ICE in a pretextual traffic stop. Mr. RMF appears eligible for cancellation of removal because he is married to US citizen with health issues who is economically disadvantaged. He has no criminal history and his wife who is a US citizen will serve as his sponsor. Mr. RMF seeks an attorney to represent him in his bond case so can return to his well-established life in the US.
Mr. RMB
Support sought: Bond
Country: Honduras
Language: Spanish
Case summary: Mr. RMB is a man in his 30's from Honduras who entered the United States without inspection in 2012. Mr. RMB was arrested and turned over to ICE in Wyoming. Police were searching for a colleague with an arrest warrant for not appearing for a traffic hearing. Mr. RMB's cancellation application was denied and Mr. RMB has filed an appeal with the BIA and briefing has already been completed. Mr. RMB has a teenager and a 9-year-old child with learning disabilities who are his qualifying relatives. He has no criminal history and his partner's uncle who is a US citizen will serve as his sponsor. Mr. RMB seeks an attorney to represent him in his bond case so can return to his well-established life in the US.
MERITS
Ms. MAG***Urgent Request***
Support sought: Asylum
Country: Venezuela
Language: Spanish
Case summary: Ms. MAG is a woman in her 20's from Venezuela who entered the United States in 2024. She likely had a credible fear interview and then was released from custody. In 2026, Ms. MAG was arrested at her ICE check-in and taken into custody. She has no criminal history in the US. Ms. MAG has medical concerns that make detention especially difficult for her.
Ms. MAG is afraid to return to Venezuela because of her political opinion and the torture she experienced when she was there. Ms. MAG she was kidnapped, tortured, and raped by government proxies after she attended protests. She came to the US with her husband, who later became abusive. Ms. MAG is working with an attorney on a habeas petition to seek release from detention. Ms. MAG seeks an attorney to represent her in her asylum case before the immigration court. Her final hearing is in early September, so RMIAN would place for a limited scope motion to continue before moving forward with full representation.
Mr. MRA
Support sought: Asylum
Country: Venezuela
Language: Spanish
Case summary: Mr. MRA is a man in his 20's from Venezuela who entered the United States without inspection in 2023. Mr. MRA is afraid to return to Venezuela because of his medical conditions and imputed sexual orientation. He is on dialysis and believes he will not be able to receive treatment in Venezuela. This fear was made worse given the infrastructure collapse after the earthquake. Mr. MRA is also HIV+ and is afraid to return based on possible imputed sexual orientation grounds. Mr. MRA is eligible to apply for asylum, withholding of removal, and protection under the Convention Against Torture. Mr. MRA is not receiving adequate medical care in detention. He seeks an attorney to support him with his asylum case. Mr. MRA seeks an attorney to assist him in his fight to remain safely in the United States.
Mr. MRM
Support sought: Asylum
Country: Cuba
Language: Spanish
Case summary: Mr. MRM is a man in his 20's from Cuba who entered into the United States with humanitarian parole in 2024. In 2026, Mr. MRM was living in Miami, Florida when he was transferred to ICE custody following an arrest. He has only traffic infractions in the United States. Mr. MRM is afraid to return to Cuba because of his political opinion and threats he received from government officials. He was beaten by police at protests. Mr. MRM seeks an attorney to represent him in his asylum case so that he can remain safely in the US.
Mr. MYB
Support sought: Asylum
Country: Nicaragua
Language: Spanish
Case summary: Mr. MYB is a man in his 30's from Nicaragua who entered into the United States without inspection in 2020. He was detained at the border for several months and likely had a credible fear interview. MYB won bond was released from custody. In 2026, Mr. MYB was living in Florida with his sister when he was arrested by ICE on his way to work. He has no criminal history in the US.
Mr. MYB is afraid to return to Nicaragua because of his political opinion and threats he received from members of local citizen power councils, part of the FSLN governing party. His parents were members of the opposition party and Mr. MYB received threatening letters forcing his participation with the governing party. Mr. MYB did not apply for asylum within a year of his entry into the US and will have to argue an exception to the one year filing deadline bar. Mr. MYB is applying for apply for asylum, withholding of removal, and protection under the Convention against Torture with the immigration court. Mr. Mr. MYB seeks an attorney to represent him in his asylum case so that he can remain in the US.
Children’s Program
The following children and families are in need of pro bono representation. For more information on children’s program cases please contact probonochildrens@rmian.org.
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