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Justice shouldn't depend on a bank balance: Paloma's wage-theft claim

Help Paloma cover the fees of a wage-theft claim so She can stay with her family.

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Paloma E. Escobar
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Celaya
I'm facing a wage-theft claim. My hearing is scheduled for November, and the filing fees and the lawyer's retainer come to $1,000. I have been told by three legal-aid offices that their waiting list is longer than my deadline. I have all of my paperwork ready, and my caseworker at a local immigrant rights clinic has confirmed that my case is valid. If I miss the deadline I could lose my right to stay with my family and my job. My children were born here and this is the only home they know. I'll share any non-sensitive updates as the case moves along. Funds cover only the filing fees, translations and attorney retainer. Where the $1,000 goes: • Attorney retainer: $530 • Filing and biometrics fees: $290 • Certified translations and document copies: $100 • Court-appointed interpreter and travel: $80 Even a small gift gets used right away and I'll thank you myself.
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  • Michael Kwabena Owusu

    Best of luck, Paloma. Shared it with a few friends. All the best

    • Hadley R. Houston

      sending love. Gave what I could, wish it was more. I hope November is when things finally get easier. Thinking of Celaya.

      • Shweta T. Bisht

        Wishing you peace, Paloma. It takes guts to ask. Well done. My neighbor had a similar thing happen so this one hit home. All the best

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