Juan* has been a Philadelphian for almost a decade, where he has worked his way from dish-cleaner to chef at a well-known restaurant and is active in his community. In mid-January, ICE agents conducted an unconstitutional raid on his house and he was detained by ICE. A community organization referred him to PAIFUP, and he and his attorney convinced the Immigration Judge to issue a bond that he could pay with community support. Juan is now safe at home in Philadelphia, where he and his lawyers are confident in his likelihood of success in his immigration case.
*Client's name
has been changed to protect anonymity.