Compassion & Courage: Volunteers In NYC Show Support For Immigrants At Court Appearances, Appointments

Posted By: Mark Taylor January 8, 2018

By Beth Fertig
NPR (12/25/17)

A new type of volunteer opportunity has taken off in New York City. Hundreds of people are going with immigrants to court appearances and appointments with immigration officials. With President Trump’s crackdown on illegal immigration, they want to show solidarity, and be a friendly support system.

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