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Public Defender. Senior Staff Attorney & Dir. of Policy at Brooklyn Defender Services (). Observations from frontlines of (in)justice. Views mine.

Brooklyn, NY
Joined May 2009

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    I’ve never been prouder to be part of something. Hope Nilda’s story inspires a movement. Of caring. Giving to those in need. Calling for a right to counsel for those in immigration proceedings. Watch: Act:

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    Watch this video. It's the painful story of asylum. We hurt people, who have already been so hurt. A mom & her 2 y/o. Fled brutal violence. Risked everything. Then—Separated. 2 months. 5 detention centers. 1000s of miles. Reunited, but never the same.

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  3. I wish you all could meet Nilda. She is such a good mom. Loves her son, Keyden, more than you can imagine. Looked to the U.S. for safety. Never imagined the brutality here. She just wants immigrants like her to be treated with dignity. She's proud of the video. Wants it to help.

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  4. Watch this video. It's the painful story of asylum. We hurt people, who have already been so hurt. A mom & her 2 y/o. Fled brutal violence. Risked everything. Then—Separated. 2 months. 5 detention centers. 1000s of miles. Reunited, but never the same.

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    Nilda & Keyden. Honduran mom. Her 2 y/o son. Fleeing domestic & gang violence. Risk everything. Latched to train for 17 hrs. Arrive in U.S. Detained. Separated. Begs officer. He scoffs: "This is what happens when you come to our country." Her journey:

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    Let me tell you something. I would do for my son, what she did for hers, a hundred times over. I would like to help Nilda with clothing, toys, books and anything else she and Kayden might need. Please DM me. There is no such thing as other people’s children. Watch

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    Nilda & her two-year-old son Keyden fled extreme violence in Honduras only to be separated and detained in the United States. They survived family separation, but now are among more than one million applying for asylum or other legal relief, struggling to survive .

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  9. You've done it so much justice, Jake. I hope every one in the world sees your video, and can understand what Nilda went through to save her and Keyden. It's ***beautiful & powerful:

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    One million people are seeking legal status in the US. Many are stuck in legal limbo and often struggling to survive. Donate to & 's Fund to help thousands of people w/ necessities, immigration fees & legal counsel

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  11. Nilda & Keyden. Honduran mom. Her 2 y/o son. Fleeing domestic & gang violence. Risk everything. Latched to train for 17 hrs. Arrive in U.S. Detained. Separated. Begs officer. He scoffs: "This is what happens when you come to our country." Her journey:

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    17 hours ago

    Everyone needs to watch this amazingly important

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    When a officer drove away with Nilda's 2 year-old son, Keyden, he told her, "This is what happens when you come to my country." This is Nilda’s story.

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    Just got off phone w/ Nilda. She asked me to ask you all to please watch this 👇. Then if moved, go to to help others like her in the US for legal status w/ next to nothing. She told her story to help others.

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    Nilda & her two year-old son Keyden fled violence, only to be ripped apart at the border. Now reunited, they are struggling to survive for possible legal relief. Watch her story:

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    I’ve never been prouder to be part of something. Hope Nilda’s story inspires a movement. Of caring. Giving to those in need. Calling for a right to counsel for those in immigration proceedings. Watch: Act:

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    I Found You / Nilda's Story LINK TO VIDEO !!! for more info:

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    17 hours ago

    Very proud to be supporting immigrants struggling in the US w & . I FOUND YOU/NILDA'S STORY is out now. LISTEN: … More info:

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    17 hours ago

    Nilda is a Honduran mother who came to the US w/her 2 y/o son, Kayden. They were separated, held at five detention centers, & only reunited two months later. They're seeking asylum, but face heavy financial & legal hurdles. This is their story:

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    “If I dont tell my story no one will. Nothing will change.” Thats what Nilda said to us after detained, separated from her 2-year-old. Bravest person I’ve met. Inspired this video. Watch. Visit to help others like her

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