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Families Reunited Through Advocacy | Lafayette Louisiana News
In a heart-wrenching battle against the immigration system, Louisiana Advocates for Immigrants has helped over 20,000 people since 2021—freeing them from detention, securing housing, and reuniting families. But with policy shifts since February 2025, their weekly releases in Shreveport have plummeted from 100 to barely a fraction. Inside detention centers, stories unfold of people detained for minor offenses, expired visas, and fears of returning home due to violence—especially for vulnerable groups like a transgender woman. With 85% of detainees lacking legal counsel, the group pivots to…
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