Andres* is a man from Honduras. Andres and his family suffered persecution and torture from gang members at the order of an antisemitic group because he and his family are Jewish. The targeted violence resulted in the murders of Andres’ father, brothers, and nephews.

Additionally, when Andres was 13 or 14, members of the same gang sexually abused him. His family relocated five times in attempt to hide from them and the antisemitic group. However, each time, gang members eventually found them and there were more deaths. Andres fled the country after they shot him in his left leg and killed his nephew.

Andres is eligible for fear-based protection from deportation that may include withholding of removal and protection under the Convention Against Torture and needs a pro bono team to represent him in his deportation hearing.

All Amica Center matters placed with a pro bono team are robustly mentored by an Amica Center attorney and/or fully Accredited Representative with expertise in representing clients in immigration proceedings. Our mentoring program includes an opening meeting to discuss the scope and process of the matter, provision of samples, guidance on the law, review of draft filings, assistance with client contact, and guidance on preparation for interviews and hearings.

• Location: Farmville, VA (detained) – facility allows in person visits and uses Virtual Attorney Visitation system.
• Timeline: Next calendar (scheduling) hearing is on March 19 in Annandale, VA
• Language: Spanish

Please contact our Managing Attorney for Pro Bono Coordination, Jennifer Grishkin, at jennifer@amicacenter.org if you are interested in taking this case.

*Pseudonyms are used to protect privacy.