"The Department of Justice has gutted a program that helps low-income and indigent immigrants receive competent and affordable legal representation, according to sources with direct knowledge of the matter."
"The Recognition & Accreditation Program is part of the DOJ's Executive Office for Immigration Review, accrediting nonattorneys who work for largely faith-based legal advocacy organizations."
"DOJ attorneys operating the program were reassigned to work in immigration courts last week, leaving only two support staffers without legal authority to approve or renew accreditation applications."
"The program accredits more than 2,600 nonattorneys across more than 900 recognized programs, emphasizing its role in aiding immigrants with legal matters."
The Department of Justice has dismantled the Recognition & Accreditation Program, which assisted low-income immigrants in obtaining legal representation. This program accredited nonattorneys from faith-based organizations, enabling them to help immigrants with legal issues. Recent changes have reassigned DOJ attorneys from this program to immigration courts, leaving only two support staff without the authority to process accreditation applications. The program previously accredited over 2,600 nonattorneys across more than 900 recognized organizations, highlighting its importance in providing legal assistance to vulnerable populations.
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