Immigration Equality

Legal Aid & Advocacy · Illinois · Free

Legal services for LGBTQ+ and HIV-positive immigrants seeking asylum, family reunification, or residency. A starting point for asylum seekers fleeing anti-LGBTQ+ persecution who need pro-bono representation. Local LGBTQ+ bar associations maintain referral lists of affirming attorneys; many offer reduced-fee consults. Bostock v. Clayton County (2020) made workplace LGBTQ+ discrimination illegal under federal Title VII — many people still don't know they're protected. Free, confidential, and open to...

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