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Friends, we're excited to announce our newest initiative at Aldea — The Community Blog! This is a space where Aldea staff, community members, and allies can share longer reflections, stories, and ideas. We’re kicking things off with a piece from our own Sean Cooper, Aldea's Federal Litigation Specialist. Sean reflects on what it really means to be part of a community and how we show up for one another when it matters most. Click the link below to read the entire post!

Just had a refugee client released from immigration custody after 6 years, 1 month and 22 days in "civil" immigration custody. More than 5 different facilities over that span of time. Longest detained case that I've ever encountered.

For Renee Nicole Good Killed by I.C.E. on January 7, 2026 by Amanda Gorman They say she is no more, That there her absence roars, Blood-blown like a rose. Iced wheels flinched & froze. Now, bare riot of candles, Dark fury of flowers, Pure howling of hymns. If for us she arose, Somewhere, in the pitched deep of our grief, Crouches our power, The howl where we begin, Straining upon the edge of the crooked crater Of the worst of what we’ve been. Change is only possible, & all the greater, When the labour & bitter anger of our neighbors Is moved by the love  & better angels of our nature. What they call death & void, We know is breath & voice;  In the end, gorgeously,  Endures our enormity.  You could believe departed to be the dawn When the blank night has so long stood. But our bright-fled angels will never be fully gone, When they forever are so fiercely Good.

See what we've been up to this year! Our newly published annual report is available now on our website: aldeapjc.org/2025-annual-re…

Thanks to all who attended! This is how we fight for children and young people across the nation. More webinar opportunities coming in 2026!

Only a few spots left for our Habeas Corpus and SIJ webinar today at 3:00 PM EST. Join our legal experts as they discuss our recent federal habeas victory and take part in a live Q&A.

Our staff dropped by our new billboard and snapped these photos! We want to say THANK YOU to all who donated on Giving Tuesday and continue to support Aldea's mission in many others ways! #aldeastrong

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It's #GivingTuesday -- we hope you'll consider us in your charitable contributions today! Because no one should face detention, deportation, or family separation alone. Join us in standing up for immigrant justice. 💙👉

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If you believe in protecting our neighbors through high quality, accessible legal services, then stand with us. ✨ Click here to donate and keep this work alive -> bit.ly/49pKE2k Even a little goes a long way when the People lead ✊ #AldeaStrong #BeKindToImmigrants

This week, our newsletter features our Managing Attorney Alyssa Kane reflecting on other ways Aldea works to protect immigrant kids through our Children’s Advocacy, Representation, and Services program - CARES - where we offer FREE legal services to unaccompanied children in PA.

Speaking of #DefendingTheBrave, our newsletter last week featured our very own Board Member Makaya Revell telling the story of he first met our ED, Bridget Cambria - in very different circumstances ❤️🧡💛💚💙💜 Don't miss the full, incredible story here: bit.ly/4r4brYe

When the system tries to break families apart and leave kids unprotected, Aldea defends them. #DueProcessForAll #FamiliesBelongTogetherandFree #HopeIsPowerful #FightingForFreedom #ImmigrantJustice #ProtectTheVulnerable #WeFightBecauseTheyDo #AldeaStrong

After our victory to #endfamilydetention in Pennsylvania, our ALMA in Detention Program continues its hardest fight yet as the administration ramps up detention and expedited removal. #CallousandCruel While some cases have ended in heartbreak, others have ended in hard-won hope.