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Justice shouldn't depend on a bank balance: Josiane's wrongful-eviction defense
A wrongful-eviction defense deadline is approaching and Josiane can't afford the lawyer.
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Josiane is facing a wrongful-eviction defense. The hearing is scheduled for September, and the filing fees and the lawyer's retainer come to $1,200. Three legal-aid offices have said their waiting lists are longer than the deadline.
Josiane has all the paperwork ready, and a caseworker at a local immigrant rights clinic has confirmed that the case is valid.
If the deadline is missed Josiane could lose the right to stay with the family and the job. The children were born here and this is the only home they know.
The money goes to the immigration attorney's trust account and the court filing office. I'll upload receipts with sensitive details removed.
Where the $1,200 goes:
• Filing and biometrics fees: $230
• Attorney retainer: $930
• Court-appointed interpreter and travel: $40
I'll pay this kindness forward the moment I'm able to.
- Roberto
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Sending love, Roberto. It takes guts to ask. Well done
Keep going. Looking forward to the next update. Sent it to 15 people at work. Thinking of Campinas.
Rooting for you, Roberto. This could happen to any of us. I'll check back for the next update. Take care.
Praying for you. Shared this with my family. My daughter saw me on my phone and now she wants to give her pocket money. Thinking of Campinas.
Everyone deserves a bit of help sometimes. Greetings from Durgapur