We believe that every human - regardless of status or place of origin - deserves the dignity and respect of legal representation.
Our Mission
Mabel Center’s mission is to provide expert pro bono legal services to asylum-seeking families that have been separated, detained in family detention centers, and/ or subjected to expedited removal through the dedicated docket.
Mabel, former client and namesake of Mabel Center
The viability of asylum claims is tenuous because unlike other areas of law, immigration proceedings do not provide court-appointed attorneys, despite the complexity and inaccessibility of asylum law. We’re here to help.
The majority of Mabel Center’s clients are women and children from Central America and Haiti that have relocated to Massachusetts.
Note: 540 clients served in FY23.
New clients receive either full representation or legal support through the Pro Se Clinic.
Note: 254 new clients in FY23.
Mabel Center’s attorneys assist clients under 21 with a variety of legal services, including employment authorization documents and Special Immigrant Juvenile Status.
Note: 127 children served in FY23.
Mabel Center has maintained an open intake line for the entirety of its existence (FY21-FY23).
Note: 156 consultations in FY23.
At Mabel Center for Immigrant Justice, we are committed to ensuring our staff and board are culturally competent and knowledgeable in immigration law and policy.
There are many ways you can get involved and support our work at Mabel Center for Immigrant Justice.
Any amount helps us fight for asylum for immigrant families. As a 501(c)(3) organization, your gift is fully tax deductible.
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Due to the complexity of our work, we have limited opportunities for direct service volunteering. For more information, please complete our form.
