Shaina Aber

Lillian Aponte Miranda and Shaina Aber, leaders in immigrant rights, discuss the alarming reality of children facing immigration courts alone. They reveal the emotional and legal struggles these minors endure without proper representation and the crucial role of community support in advocating for their rights. Personal stories illuminate the dire circumstances prompting children to seek safety in the U.S. The conversation emphasizes the necessity for reform and collective action to protect these vulnerable individuals from the harsh effects of ICE.

Shaina Aber, founder and executive director of a national nonprofit coordinating legal services for immigrants. She talks about building a large legal network, rapid response alliances for mass enforcement, court observation programs to preserve public access, trauma-informed practice for practitioners, and practical hubs of tools and templates for lawyers.