TRII in the News

TRII Lauded by SJC for Pro Bono Legal Services

The Massachusetts Supreme Judicial Court’s Standing Committee on Pro Bono Legal Services Honored TRII and Five Other Legal Organizations

“‘This year's recipients have stepped up to make a difference through their pro bono efforts in many different types of legal matters,’ said Chief Justice Kimberly S. Budd. ‘But there is a common theme that runs through much of their work. Each in their own way, they have fought for families and children in need, whether it was to protect them from homelessness or political persecution, or advocating for their fair treatment.’”

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TRII in MassLive

TRII’s Executive Director, Alejandro Bracamontes, Recognized as an Emerging Hispanic Leader in Massachusetts

“While Bracamontes said he ‘cannot be sure’ that the outcome of his parents’ deportation would have been different had they had legal representation like that offered by him and his nonprofit The Right to Immigration Institute (TRII) — where he serves as executive director — he said he knows the ‘hopelessness and desperation’ which continuously affect immigrant families during their ‘time of greatest need.’”

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TRII on WBZ-Boston

TRII Takes a Stand Against Forced Labor and Predatory Employers

In an exclusive TV appearance on WBZ-Boston, Executive Director of TRII, Alejandro Bracamontes, sheds light on the pervasive issue of forced labor.

“Unfortunately, this happens more than you think,” Bracamontes said. “This story is really representative of something we see a lot in this state and in the country.”

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TRII in Brandeis Now 

TRII is growing immigration advocacy, and it's powered by Brandeis students

"Going through the immigration system alone can be terrifying. Having someone who you trust who has the expertise to help can be a lifeline," Goldman said. "It's providing that sense of relief that lets us know we are working towards making a big difference."

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TRII in the Boston Globe

The Right to Immigration Institute offers workshops, legal services
"It’s important to us that it remains student-run, so hopefully younger students will take our places and remain as active on campus and in the community as we’ve been. It’s so much more than legal work. At its heart is community engagement." 

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TRII in The Hoot

TRII Provides Legal Aid to Immigrants, Opportunities for Students

"The Right To Immigration Institute (TRII) stands at the intersection of these two problems, training undergraduates to become accredited representatives in immigration court and work in paralegal support roles alongside lawyers."

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TRII in The Justice

This Land is Your Land... The Right to Immigration Institute Fights for Refugees

"Aligning with the values of social justice that lie at the core of the University’s mission, the The Right to Immigration Institute is making itself known among the student-run clubs on campus for its commitment to the defense of immigrant rights."

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TRII in Brandeis NOW

Brandeis undergraduates awarded Davis Projects for Peace Grant

"A project created by two Brandeis students to provide assistance on matters of citizenship, asylum and immigration has received a $10,000 Projects for Peace grant from the Davis United World College Scholars Program."

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TRII in The Justice

Senate charters right to immigration club and prepares for Student Union election debate

"After the club’s presentation, senators opined that the club has a very well-prepared funding plan and has done impressive work. The Senate voted to charter TRII in a unanimous vote."

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TRII in The Hoot

Davis Peace Prize Granted to TRII For Representation Training and Outreach

"When we received notification that we were being awarded the grant, we were obviously excited, but it didn’t really sink in until later that night how big of an impact the grant will have on our ability to expand TRII and achieve our goals."

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