Clients’ Cases 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.
Last updated 5/19/2025
Release Cases
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Bond Cases
Mr. RJG
Support sought: Bond
Country: Mexico
Language: Spanish
Case summary: Mr. RJG is a man in his 50's from Mexico who entered the United States without inspection 20+ years ago. Mr. RJG has a wife and four kids, all here in the US. Mr. RJG may be eligible to apply for cancellation of removal for non-LPR's he may also be eligible to apply for fear based relief (asylum, withholding of removal, and protection under the Convention Against Torture). Mr. RJG has multiple DUIs, all but one seem to be from 10+ years ago. He should be bond eligible under the law although it will likely be a battle on discretion. His daughter in CO is able to serve as his sponsor. Mr. RJG seeks an attorney to represent him in his bond case so that he may be reunited with his family and continue pursuing lawful status from outside of detention.
Merits Cases
Ms. MBI
Support sought: Asylum/WOR/CAT
Country: Venezuela
Language: Spanish
Case summary: Ms. MBI is a woman in her 40's from Venezuela who entered the United States using the CBPOne app in 2023. Ms. MBI is afraid to return to Venezuela because she was harassed and severely beaten by police while in a gay bar with her friends. She was hospitalized from the attack and then continued receiving threats from the police. Ms. MBI identifies as lesbian and opposes the current government. Ms. MBI's brother, who was in the United States has been disappeared to El Salvador and she worries that could also negatively impact her safety if deported. Ms. MBI and her brother were arrested by ICE in a raid on her apartment building in Aurora. Ms. MBI is eligible to apply for asylum, withholding of removal, and protection under the Convention against Torture. Ms. MBI seeks an attorney to represent her in her asylum case so that she may fight to remain safely in the United States.
Mr. MAN
Support sought: Asylum/WOR/CAT
Country: India
Language: Hindi
Case summary: Mr. MAN is a man in his 20's from India who recently entered the United States. Mr. MAN was previously wrongfully detained in India for his political participation and is afraid to return to India because of the political persecution he endured in the country. After entering the United States, Mr. MAN was awaiting a credible fear interview in detention but never received an interview and was put into removal proceedings. Mr. MAN is eligible to apply for asylum, withholding of removal, and protection under the Convention Against Torture. Based on his entry date, he is likely subjected to the "Securing the Border" asylum ban. RMIAN has not assessed possible exceptions. Mr. MAN seeks an attorney to represent him in his asylum case so that he may fight to remain safely in the United States.
Mr. MJS
Support sought: Non-LPR Cancellation of Removal
Country: Mexico
Language: Spanish
Case summary: Mr. MJS is a man in his 30's from Mexico who has lived in the United States for approximately two decades. Mr. MJS is married to a United States Citizen and previously applied for non-LPR cancellation of removal but his case was never decided on the merits because he missed an immigration court date due to COVID-19 complications and was ordered removed. His case was later reopened, and Mr. MJS would like to continue his application for non-LPR cancellation of removal. Mr. MJS's criminal history includes a previous DWAI conviction where he was on one-year of probation, an assault charge with an unclear outcome, a domestic violence charge that was dismissed, and motor vehicle tickets. Mr. MJS seeks an attorney to represent him in his non-LPR cancellation of removal case so that he may fight to remain with his family in the United States.
BIA Appeals
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Other Case Types
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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.
Last updated 4/21/2025
State Court Cases - Special Immigrant Juvenile Status (SIJS) Predicate Order
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T Visa Cases
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U Visa Cases
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Asylum Cases
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If you are interested in one of these cases, please contact probonochildrens@rmian.org.