The Asylum Defense Project envisions a world in which asylum seekers and other survivors of violence have the freedom to seek and receive protection from persecution, torture, and death.
Today, asylum seekers' basic human rights are jeopardized by punitive immigration policies such as detention and deportation. In pursuit of our vision for a better world, ADP represents eligible asylum-seekers and other survivors of trauma detained in the Texas border region and advocates for the rights and autonomy of our clients in this unjust immigration system.
Any little bit helps, and your contribution can make a vital impact in the lives of these survivors. For example, a donation of $50 can help us provide one asylum-seeker with preparation for an asylum screening interview. A donation of $100 can secure legal assistance for a survivor of human trafficking held in immigration detention. A donation of $1000 can cover the cost of expert testimony for an asylum seeker's application for protection.
Thank you for your support! La lucha sigue!
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The Asylum Defense Project is a special project of Texas RioGrande Legal Aid (TRLA), a charitable organization as described in §501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code; EIN#: 74-1675230, registered in the state of Texas. Following the Internal Revenue Service guidelines, TRLA maintains discretion and sole control over the use of all donated funds.
Therefore, donors explicitly release TRLA from any restrictions on how those funds are spent. Contributions are tax-deductible to the limit allowed by law if the donor itemizes. Donors who donate more than $25.00 in any given year will be mailed a statement for all their donations by February of the following year. If you have any questions regarding your gift (s) or you need a receipt or a statement of any of your contributions, please feel free to contact us here.
TRLA may not expend any funds for any activity prohibited by the Legal Services Corporation Act, 42 U.S.C. §2996 et seq. or by Public Law 104-134. Public Law 104-234 §504(d) requires that notice of these restrictions be given to all funding sources of programs funded by the Legal Service Corporation.
For a copy of these laws or any further information or clarification, please contact the Executive Director, Texas RioGrande Legal Aid, 301 S. Texas Ave., Mercedes, Texas 78570.