We provide asylum seekers with education about their rights, information about the process of applying for protection in the United States, direct legal representation in some cases, and a chance for all asylum seekers to find a supportive community.
Author: Emma Shinn
Facts About Asylum Seekers
Asylum seekers accounted for nearly half of the 305,899 new cases filed in 2018.
Pro Bono Asylum Workshops
We offer monthly "Pro Bono Asylum Application Workshops" for families on the expedited “Family Unit Docket” at the Denver Immigration Court. CAC and its attorney and community volunteers provide information…
Court Watch
CAC organizes and trains volunteers to observe hearings of asylum seekers assigned to the expedited “Family Unit Docket” at the Denver Immigration Court. The Court Watch Program collects data on…
Representing Asylum Seekers
Representing asylum seekers returned to Mexico under the “Migrant Protection Protocols” (“remain in Mexico” program). More than 40,000 people who have expressed a fear of return to U.S. border officials…
Teaching Young Children
The role of teacher is often formal and ongoing, carried out at a school or other place of formal education. In many countries, a person who wishes to become a…