Organization:
Capital Area Immigrants' Rights Coalition
CAIR Coalition's Detained Adult Program (DAP) works with the hundreds of adults who are detained by ICE in the Capital region each year, providing information, support, and legal representation. We provide trauma-sensitive, client-centered services, and deeply value our clients' autonomy as they navigate the immigration system.
3 Sub-Programs:
Legal Orientation Program
Distinct from direct counsel, LOP provides information to unrepresented immigrants in detention, about their rights and about the immigrant court process, so that people in detention can make informed decisions about their legal cases. Our LOP team also works to connect unrepresented people to pro bono counsel whenever possible. This program is funded by the Executive Office of Immigration Review, and is administered by the Vera Institute of Justice
Universal Representation Program
Provides free in-house legal representation to some immigrants in detention who are residents of Prince George’s County, Baltimore City, the District of Columbia, or Fairfax County.
National Qualified Representative Program
Through NQRP, CAIR Coalition serves as court-appointed legal representation for otherwise unrepresented immigrants in detention who have severe mental or developmental disabilities.
