In this edition of Matters That Matter, we honor the
many lawyers who have dedicated their time to important pro bono
causes. This month, we highlight a variety of worthy projects, such
as tackling questions regarding housing rights for people living
with mental health disabilities, advocating for those living with
diabetes, and helping combat environmental crimes in the Amazon.
These are just a few examples of the many ways our lawyers are
living out our proud pro bono tradition every day.
Preventing Indefinite Immigration Detention for Families
On January 28, 2020, New York litigators
Amanda Aikman and
Natasha Menell and senior pro bono counsel
Jennifer Brown filed an amicus brief on behalf of 40 religious
and inter-religious organizations opposing new federal regulations
that would authorize the indefinite detention of families during
immigration proceedings. The new regulations have been blocked by a
federal district court as contrary to the Flores
settlemen
