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University of San Diego Immigration Clinic Provides Free Legal Aid to Dozens

07 June 2026 12:30

The University of San Diego School of Law operates a free immigration legal clinic that provides low-income individuals with representation on various immigration matters. - Students like Logan Quessenberry and Amber Rahim have enrolled multiple times, gaining real-world experience while helping the community.

- The clinic assists with family petitions, work authorization, citizenship, DACA, U-visas, and protections for domestic violence survivors. - USD's Class of 2026 contributed over 22,800 hours of free legal services, valued at more than $3 million.

The program not only saves clients millions in legal fees but also inspires students to continue serving immigrant communities in their future careers.

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