Winning an asylum case in Immigration Court without legal representation is extremely unlikely. In Massachusetts, 70% of asylum seekers without counsel were denied asylum in FY26 so far, and of all Immigration Court Proceedings, 79.6% of unrepresented immigrants were ordered removed.
This statistic mirrors troubling patterns that we see across the nation; asylum grant rates have halved since FY23. These outcomes reflect not only the complexity of asylum law, but the reality that survivors navigating trauma, language barriers, and fast-moving court processes cannot meaningfully pursue protection without legal support.
Access to legal counsel is not a privilege, but a prerequisite for due process. Our work reaffirms our commitment to protecting this fundamental right and ensuring meaningful access for all.
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