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Honored for Impact: Legal Director Roxana Cortes-Mills reflects on immigrant advocacy and community support

Honored for Impact: Legal Director Roxana Cortes-Mills reflects on immigrant advocacy and community support

CIRA Legal Director Roxana Cortes-Mills was recently recognized with a community impact award at Metropolitan Community College’s 26th annual Cinco de Mayo luncheon in Omaha.

CIRA bridges gap after Immigration Clinic closure

CIRA bridges gap after Immigration Clinic closure

The Center for Immigrant and Refugee Advancement (CIRA) is launching a new externship program designed to provide hands-on experience in immigration law for future immigration…

Inside Refugee Support: A Q&A with a Case Manager on the Front Lines

Inside Refugee Support: A Q&A with a Case Manager on the Front Lines

Adem Haroon Abdella devotes his time and energy toward helping new Americans find their center. He was born in Darfur, Sudan and began his journey…

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