Welcome to Defending the Â鶹ÊÓƵ×÷Æ·Dream Initiative
Defending the Â鶹ÊÓƵ×÷Æ·Dream InitiativeÌý(Â鶹ÊÓƵ×÷Æ·Dream) is a part of the Immigrant Justice Clinic at the Â鶹ÊÓƵ×÷Æ· (AU) Washington College of Law (WCL).
Â鶹ÊÓƵ×÷Æ·Dream’s mission is to provide free immigration legal services to undocumented and other immigrant undergraduate and graduate students who are currently enrolled in colleges or universities in the DC metropolitan area. Â鶹ÊÓƵ×÷Æ·Dream may also provide free immigration legal services to family members of currently enrolled students.
Thanks to a generous gift from Â鶹ÊÓƵ×÷Æ·and WCL alum William I. Jacobs, Â鶹ÊÓƵ×÷Æ·Dream is now a reality. Â鶹ÊÓƵ×÷Æ·Dream firmly believes that all students can thrive in college when they feel safe and can access opportunities and resources. Our legal services address one barrier to higher education – insecure immigration status – and, with the help of our partners and allies, we address students’ other needs through referrals.
During the COVID-19 pandemic, Â鶹ÊÓƵ×÷Æ·Dream continues to provide legal services remotely. Please contact us at audream@wcl.american.edu.