This webinar addresses the current conditions of Indigenous children in Guatemala. CGRS attorneys provide a comprehensive overview of the historical, cultural, and social conditions of Indigenous children in Guatemala. They explore the shortcomings of the legal framework and government institutions in protecting their rights and examine the most common forms of violence and discrimination faced by Indigenous children in Guatemala.

This webinar discusses ethical issues posed by unaddressed burnout and vicarious trauma, on both an individual and organizational level. It discusses how self-care comports with the California Rules of Professional Conduct and offers potential wellness-promoting techniques to adopt. The webinar concludes with chair yoga accessible to most.

This FAQ addresses the five-year bar to reentry in the Asylum Ban Final Rule, potential legal consequences for violating the bar, strategies for avoiding or overcoming this bar, and whether noncitizens may continue to seek asylum, withholding of removal, and CAT protection when subject to this bar.

Authored by Julio Daniel Martinez, an expert on Nicaragua national politics and security policy, this declaration addresses the increased brutal repression of political opponents, including students, female activists, members of the LGBTQI community, and religious individuals under the Ortega regime in Nicaragua. It also describes the risks faced by asylum seekers and individuals affected by the the 2022 ICE data breach and provides an overview of Nicaragua’s sophisticated surveillance system and the laws and institutions used as tools of political oppression.

CGRS has added 2 new webinar recordings providing strategies for formulating and establishing membership in a cognizable PSG, satisfying the nexus requirement in PSG claims, responding to common challenges, and avoiding pitfalls.