No child should face the immigration process alone

What We Do

We provide free lawyers to immigrant and refugee children who are being deported

Legal Services

We stand up for children by standing with them in immigration court. The government does not provide them with legal counsel, so we do — and we win over 90% of our cases.

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Need Help?

Safe Passage Project gives lawyers to immigrant children under the age of 21 in New York City and Long Island. If you are in need of help, click below to contact us.

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Want to Help?

Safe Passage Project is able to succeed because of the dedication of passionate lawyers and non-lawyers alike. Volunteer with us or apply for an open position!

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Resources

The path to legal relief is often a complicated one.

Depending on the selected strategy – cases can take 18 to 24 months to complete. If you’re new to representing children in immigration court, check out our resources.

All Resources

Special Immigrant Juvenile Status Manual

This manual is a step-by-step resource guide for representation of SIJS-eligible clients.

Training Attorneys in the Process

By tapping into the existing NYC pro bono network and sharing what we’ve learned, we are building a movement of people deeply passionate about fighting for the rights of immigrant children.

Latest News & Updates

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Safe Passage Project Applauds FY26 Budget Investment in Unaccompanied Minors


FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE June 30, 2025 Safe Passage Project Applauds FY26 Budget Investment in Unaccompanied ...

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From Stonewall to the Courtroom: Defending LGBTQ+ Immigrant Youth


Marsha P. Johnson and Sylvia Rivera, circa 1989-1990. “No Pride for some of us without ...

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On Juneteenth, We Stand for Every Child’s Right to Freedom


Juneteenth is recognized as the end of slavery in the United States. It is a ...

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