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 8/15/2025

Release Cases 

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Bond Cases 

Mr. RRQ  

Support sought: Bond 

Country: Guatemala  

Language:  Spanish 

Case summary: Mr. RRQ is a man in his 20's from Guatemala who was admitted to the United States with a tourist visa in 2022 and overstayed. Mr. RRQ is afraid to return to Guatemala because he was openly against the gangs in his town and targeted as a result. He has one pending criminal charge after a traffic stop where marijuana was found in his car. He was detained by ICE outside of the courthouse when he presented himself for his criminal case. He has been taking medication for depression since he has been detained. Mr. RRQ is eligible to apply for asylum, withholding of removal, and protection under the Convention against Torture. He has a US citizen aunt in Massachusetts who may be able to serve as his sponsor. He is bond eligible because of his manner of entry. Mr. RRQ seeks an attorney to represent him in his bond case so that he may pursue his asylum application from outside of detention.  

 

Mr. RSC 

Support sought: Bond 

Country: Colombia 

Language: Spanish 

Case summary: Mr. RSC is a man in his 30's from Colombia who was admitted to the United States with a tourist visa in 2019 and overstayed. Mr. RSC applied for asylum with his wife and kids. Mr. RSC is afraid to return to Colombia because he was in the military and was threatened for many years by a drug trafficking group. His wife as also threatened by the FARC. Mr. RSC is eligible to apply for asylum, withholding of removal, and protection under the Convention against Torture. Mr. RSC has a pending domestic violence charge but has since reconciled with his wife. He has a family friend in Colorado who may be able to serve as his sponsor. Mr. RSC seeks an attorney to represent him in his bond case so that he may be reunited with his family and continuing pursuing his asylum application from outside of detention.  

 

Ms. RYM 

Support sought: Bond 

Country: Honduras 

Language: Spanish 

Case summary: Ms. RYM is a woman in her 20's from Honduras who entered the United States in May 2023 and never encountered border patrol upon entry. Ms. RYM is afraid to return to Honduras because she has been abused by family members for many years. In addition, her father was killed many years ago and the people who killed her father continue to threaten her and her family. Ms. RYM has frequent anxiety attacks which are making detention more difficult. Ms. RYM was swept up in an arrest targeting her brother, who has a removal order. She does not have any criminal history. Ms. RYM is eligible to apply for asylum, withholding of removal, and protection under the Convention against Torture. Ms. RYM has a potential sponsor; the attorney working with Ms. RYM would need to confirm that this person is able to serve as a 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.  

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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.