Immigrant

Compassionate Attorney Goes the Extra Mile for Immigrant Children in Need

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Phoenix, Arizona — As waves of immigrants arrive in Arizona, a beacon of help for their youngest members shines through the dedication of local lawyer Maria Gomez. Known for her relentless commitment, Gomez provides immigrant children with legal assistance that significantly transcends the conventional courtroom boundaries. Starting out as a regular child advocate, Gomez soon recognized a unique set of challenges faced by immigrant children navigating the U.S. legal system. Many of these children arrive unaccompanied, without any understanding of English or the complex laws that will decide their fate. To combat this issue, Gomez … Read more

Bridging the Gap: New Laws Enhance Language Access for Hawaii’s Immigrant Community

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Honolulu, Hawaii — The struggle for language accessibility is a persistent hurdle for many immigrants in the U.Learn learning a new language as an adult can be daunting, and as a result, immigrants often depend on their children, who pick up the language at school, to navigate complex legal and healthcare systems. Maria Rallojay, who moved from Baguio, Philippines to Hawaii at the age of seven, shared how she became an essential bridge for her father, handling everything from legal documents to tax consultations due to her proficiency in English. Her childhood experience underscores the … Read more