The Gulf Coast Immigration Collaborative formed in 2020 to provide detained individuals with free legal support to get released, toward the goal of ending immigration detention altogether. Our multi-organization project formed to facilitate regional collaboration among advocates seeking to meet the need for legal support as ICE rapidly expanded detention in the region. We’re supporting dozens of individuals detained at no cost to them, and seeking to do far more. We’re asking for support from folks in solidarity. Learn more about other ways to get involved here. Thank you!
Guided by local leadership and the requests of individuals detained, the Gulf Coast Immigration Collaborative formed in 2020. We provide detained individuals with free legal support to get released, toward the goal of ending immigration detention altogether. Our multi-organization project formed to facilitate regional collaboration among advocates seeking to meet the need for legal support as ICE rapidly expanded detention in the region. The growing number of organizations involved include ISLA, MIA Memphis, Project Ishmael, Innovation Law Lab, and the pro bono project of the LSN Legal. The project draws on lessons from similar regional collaborations, such as the El Paso Immigration Collaborative. Learn more about how to support and get involved here.
Apart from material support for the project (link to fundraiser), we rely on committed volunteers to support folks detained and their families. The BorderX project of Law Lab integrates volunteer legal assistance for completing parole requests, and seeks Spanish speakers and other supporters to get involved.