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la líneaTHE NEWSLETTER OFTHE FLORENCE IMMIGRANT AND REFUGEE RIGHTS PROJECTSomali Refugees Released fromEloy Detention CenterWritten by Erin MaxwellOn February 22, 2008, two Somali refugees werereleased after being detained for six months atthe Eloy Detention Center. Although their personalhistories differ, the antecedents to their detainmentare similar. After fleeing Somalia both men livedfor years in a refugee camp in Kenya before comingto the United States in 2004 as refugees. They wereresettled with their families in Tucson, Arizona. Dueto lack of knowledge, time, and money, neither manhad adjusted his status to that of a legal permanentresident after one year of arriving to the UnitedStates as required by law—an ICE practice that isunique to Arizona.Mr. Sarut and Mr. Siman both had encounters withTucson police on separate occasions because ofminor domestic disputes. Instead of being releasedby the police after their arrest, they were taken intocustody and detained by Immigration and CustomsEnforcement (ICE). ICE initially planned to detain themen until they had finished the adjustment of statusprocess and gained legal permanent residence, whichcan take a year or more.provided free interpreters to the Florence Projectstaff in the detainees’ language Mai Mai and relayedmessages to the two men’s family members aboutthe status of their cases. The IRC provided mentalhealth counseling to Mr. Siman’s wife. BarbaraEiswerth connected Florence Project Staff with otherrefugee serving organizations, provided continualsupport to the detainee’s family members andcontacted media outlets trying to draw attention tothe cases. It was this media attention, combined withadvocate’s pressure on ICE and letters of support frommany community members that led to the release ofthe two men under humanitarian parole.Unfortunately the Florence Project regularlyencounters unadjusted refugees in detention.We hope the attention and outrage sparked bythe detention of these two men within thecommunity and ICE’s response to release them underhumanitarian parole will set a precedent for similarcases in the future.S P R I N G 2 0 0 8About theFlorence ProjectIntegrated SocialService ProgramFlorence Project legal staff has long recognized that thedetained immigrants we serve have significant needsbeyond their legal cases. In an effort to implement ourservices more holistically, our full time social servicecoordinator, Erin Maxwell, provides support to andadvocates on behalf of the most vulnerable of thedetained immigrant population, including individualssuffering from mental health problems, victims ofabuse, long term detainees, unadjusted refugees andwomen with pending child custody cases. She alsoassists with post release planning for unaccompaniedminors and adults who have won their legal cases anddo not have a support network available. For moreinformation about the Program or to get involved pleasecontact Erin Maxwell, MSW, at emaxwell@firrp.org or520-868-0191 ext. 123.This came as devastating news to the wife of Mr.Siman. She and her children experienced greathardship due to her husband’s detainment. With noformal education, very limited English skills, and fourchildren including a six-month old, she was unable towork and support her family.Several members of the Tucson community cameforward to provide assistance to the detainees andtheir families, most notably Barbara Eiswerth ofIshkash*taa Refugee Harvesting Network, the SomaliBantu Association and the International RescueCommittee (IRC). The Somali Bantu AssociationThe Florence Project welcomed the Board of Directors and staff from Lutheran Immigration & Refugee Service to Florencefor a visit on January 17th, 2008. The group included Florence Project founder Chris Brelje, Esq. (Second from right)ALSO IN THIS ISSUE:NEW BOARD MEMBER PROFILE 2FLORENCE PROJECT IN DC 2BOARD & STAFF LIST 2NEW PRO BONO COMMITTEE 3PROTECT-YOUR-RIGHTS CLINIC 3VOLUNTEER RECOGNITION 3LETTER FROM A DETAINEE 4FLORENCE PROJECT SERVICES 4STAFF CORNER 5SUPPORTERS 6 & 7HOW TO DONATE 7FLORENCE IMMIGRANT AND REFUGEE RIGHTS PROJECT 1

Conversation with Coleen Kivlahan MD, MSPHAppointed to the Florence Project Board of Directors in December 2007What attracts you most about the Florence Project?I was impressed that the attorneys at FIRRP areyoung, knowledgeable and focused. I am so proud tobe involved in the mission of FIRRP.Describe your background with Human Rights issues.I became involved with Human Rights issues throughmy work with child abuse and child homicide. Iworked with legal, police, medical, coroners, socialwork professionals to create a statewide system forcomprehensive evaluation of child assault events. Ialso worked in a jail/prison setting with perpetrators.Then, when I moved to Chicago, I connected with theKovler Center for Torture and was in awe with theirgreat work. I worked with them for several years, andwhen I moved to Phoenix, I was afraid that I wouldnever find an organization like them again. Then Imet folks at FIRRP and I was in awe all over again! Ihave worked with Doctors of the World doing asylumexams and love every second of it. I have worked inSierra Leone and Guatemala in the years surroundingthe human rights violations/civil wars in thosecountries. I am amazed and inspired each time I amfortunate enough to hear the asylees’ stories.What are your hobbies?I grow orchids, collect textiles from around the world,love being outside running and walking, and I LOVEkids!What are your goals in life?To help my sons grow into great men, to love friendsand family deeply, and to contribute whatever talentsI have to my community.Florence Project in Washington DCU.S. House Subcommittee on Immigration Holds Hearing onU.S. Citizens in DetentionOn February 12, Florence Project Criminal Immigration Consultant Kara Hartzler testified before the U.S. House Subcommittee on Immigration in a Hearing on Problemswith ICE Interrogation, Detention, and Removal Procedures. Kara testified about U.S. Citizenship cases the Florence Project encounters and the due process concernsarising in the detention and deportation of all individuals in ICE custody. The Committee reached out to the Florence Project in response to the well publicized case ofThomas Warziniack, a US citizen born in Minnesota who found himself detained and in removal proceedings in Florence. A link to Kara’s oral testimony and to the lengthywritten testimony submitted by the Florence Project is available at http://judiciary.house.gov/.BOARD & STAFF LISTBOARD OF DIRECTORS *Hon. Noel FidelBoard PresidentArizona State University College of LawCharles Blanchard, Esq.Board Vice PresidentPerkins Coie Brown & BainMargaret E. KirchBoard Vice PresidentSusan E. Anderson, Esq.Board SecretaryOffice of the Legal DefenderLeticia HernandezBoard TreasurerSilicon Valley BankAl ArpadFennemore CraigDan Bagatell, Esq.Perkins Coie Brown & BainEmily Chang, Esq.Greenberg TraurigMilagros A. Cisneros, Esq.Office of the Federal Public DefenderSaul DiskinJoseph Gutman, MDSharon J. Kirsch, PhDASUWest Communication StudiesColeen Kivlahan, MD, MSPHAetna/Schaller AndersonRev. José OlaguesPresbytery of Grand CanyonJane E. ReddinPractical ArtAndrew Silverman, JDUniversity of Arizona College of LawJim Zemezonak, CREBoulders Realty AdvisorsSTAFF *Lindsay N. Marshall, Esq.Executive DirectorNancy L. Acevedo, Esq.Pro Bono CoordinatorJacquelyn Ahrenberg, CFREDevelopment & Outreach DirectorMichele DandoOffice ManagerKara Hartzler, Esq.Criminal Immigration ConsultantErin Maxwell, MSWSocial Service CoordinatorCHILDRENLauren A. Barker, JDLegal RepresentativeLiz Sweet, Esq.Staff AttorneyDeborah BergmanLegal AssistantELOYEloy García, Esq.Staff AttorneyThalassa Kingsnorth, Esq.Staff AttorneySarah PlastinoLegal AssistantFLORENCEChristina L. Powers, Esq.Staff AttorneyKatie Ruhl, Esq.Staff AttorneyMelissa MundtLegal Assistant* As of March 2008LA LÍNEA | SPRING 2008 2

Volunteer PageAdvisory Committee on Pro Bono FormedThe first ever Florence Project Pro Bono Advisory Committee convened at the Fennemore Craig law firm in January 2008. The Committee is comprised of representatives fromnearly all major Phoenix area law firms dedicated to increasing pro bono representation for men, women and children in ICE custody in Arizona through collaboration with theFlorence Project. The Committee will meet throughout the year to discuss and plan pro bono initiatives and ways to recruit and maintain pro bono assistance from law firmattorneys. For more information, please contact Florence Project pro bono coordinator Nancy Acevedo at nacevedo@firrp.org or 520-868-0191 ext. 120. One initiative currentlyunderway is planning for two large fall trainings for new law firm associates on asylum law & special immigrant juvenile status.Launches Protect-Your-Rights Clinic for Immigrant ChildrenOn February 12th, the Steptoe & Johnson law firm welcomed seven immigrant children to its Phoenix office for the first “Protect-Your-Rights Clinic” for immigrant children. TheClinic was created in collaboration with the Florence Project’s Children’s Project to serve those children who are able to be released from ICE custody and reunified with familymembers in Arizona while their immigration cases are pending. At the monthly clinic, volunteer Steptoe attorneys will make a brief presentation on legal rights, conduct intakeswith children individually and will work to staff cases with viable claims for relief. The Clinic is the first of its kind in the country and will fill an enormous gap in legal assistancefor immigrant children reunified in Arizona, most of whom go pro se before an immigration judge. Thank you Steptoe & Johnson!VOLUNTEER RECOGNITION 2007We thank those listed below for their workas volunteers between September 2006 andSeptember 2007. As you are well aware,detained immigrants facing removal inArizona suffer extreme hardships in tryingto fight their legal cases. Approximately90% of detained immigrants go pro sebefore an immigration judge because theycannot afford to hire legal counsel. Theyare detained in remote locations far fromsupport networks. In giving their time tohelp an immigrant detained in Arizona,these individuals personally addressedthis crisis and impacted an individual’slife tremendously. The Florence Projectis extremely grateful to our wonderfulnetwork of dedicated volunteers and theirsupport of our mission!Evangeline Abriel, Esq. Santa Clara UniversitySchool of LawAlbert Acken, Esq. Lewis & RocaSaralyn Ang-Olson, Esq. Baker & McKenzieDr. Albena Bahareiva Doctors of the WorldSteve Benedetto, Esq. Fennemore CraigMatt BertandClifford Blair, Esq. Columbia UniversityErin Bradham, Esq. Steptoe & Johnson LLPReza BreakstoneLloyd BrimhallDr. Alan Brown Doctors of the WorldZachary Cain, Esq. Quarles & Brady LLPJose CastenonJin & Peggy ChuRandall Conner, Esq.Kristin Connor, Esq. Journal of LegislationHolly Cooper, Esq. UC Davis Immigration Law ClinicKirsten Copeland , Esq. Lewis & RocaEvelyn Cruz, Esq. ASU Immigration Law ClinicElizabeth Dahl, Esq. Thelen Reid & Priest LLPMarissa EdgelowJesse Evans-SchroederDomingo FelipeKevin Fincel, Esq. Steptoe & Johnson LLPRichard Frankel, Esq. Georgetown AppellateAdvocacy ClinicStanley Gardner, Esq.Benito Gaspar The Guatemalan-Maya CenterAnna Gay, Esq. Journal of LegislationDr. Mukund Gnanadesikan Doctors of the WorldMatthew Green, Esq.Diego Handel, Esq.Michael Hantamann, Esq. Holland & KnightJohn HavilandLisa Heman, Esq. O’Connor & Campbell, P.C.Isaac Herndandez Esq. Steptoe & Johnson LLPProfessor Hew Thurgood Marshall School of LawMelissa Ho, Esq. Quarles & Brady LLPJun Hong, Esq.Kari Hong, Esq.Ethan HorowitzAndrea Hudson, Esq. Van Ness FeldmanRebecca Isreal, Esq. Journal of LegislationRobert Jobe, Esq. Law Office of Robert JobeRaha Jorjani, Esq. University of California, DavisAngie Junck, Esq. Immigrant Legal Resource CenterSynta Keeling, Esq.Timothy Kender Hands Up For The Deaf!Dr. Coleen Kivlahan Doctors of the WorldJillian Kong-Sivert, Esq. Law Office of Farrokh ParsiDavid LaSpaluto, Esq. Perkins Coie LLPZoe LevineYara Lomeli-LoiblVictoria Lopez, Esq.Victor LopezClaudia LopezRobert Martin, Esq. Sidley & AustinSandra Massetto, Esq.Sara McKinnonNicole Mehrabadi, Esq. Thurgood MarshallLaw SchoolJames Metcalf, Esq.Mac Nayeri, Esq.Tin T. NguyenChristopher Nugent, Esq. Holland & KnightAnthony Pelino, Esq. Law Offices of Anthony PelinoElias PerezJussura PhilippetSusan Salmon, Esq. Quarles & Brady LLPChristopher Scileppi, Esq.Ronald Sharp, Esq.Margarita Silva, Esq. Navidad Leal & Silva PLCAndrew SmithJanet Story, Esq.Stacy Taeuber, Esq.Molly Thomas-JensenRafael Tirado Ramos, Esq. Winsor Law FirmRichard Tobin, Esq. Lewis & RocaElias TzocMilton Wagner, Esq. Lewis & RocaNate Wessler, Esq. Journal of LegislationColleen Whealdon-Haught, Esq. Lewis & RocaVictoria Wong, Esq.Shameen WoodsTammy Wray, Esq. Maricopa County Public DefenderUN Special Rapporteur’s Report ReleasedIn March, the UN Special Rapporteur on the Human Rights of Migrants released his report to the UN General Assembly after his fact finding mission to the US toinvestigate the conditions of immigrants and migrants living here, which included a visit to Florence. The Special Rapporteur found that “the overuse of immigrationdetention in the US violates the spirit of international laws and conventions” and that the US “lacks a clear, consistent, long term strategy to improve respect for thehuman rights of migrants.” Among his recommendations was the elimination of the practice of mandatory detention and providing appointed counsel to immigrantdetainees in DHS custody.The full report is available at http://ap.ohchr.org/documents/dpage_e.aspx?m=97FLORENCE IMMIGRANT AND REFUGEE RIGHTS PROJECT 3

Letter from a DetaineeMarco Galdino, a native of Brazil, has been detained in Florence for over three years. His case is currently on appeal before the 9th Circuit Court of Appeals. He is represented byhis extremely dedicated pro bono attorney Kari Hong. We asked Marco to write us a letter about his life and experience in detention. (Translated by Melissa Mundt)My name is Marco Antonio Galdino, I was born in Sao Paulo, Brazil, currently Iam detained in Florence Service Processing Center. Since September 30, 2005 Ihave been fighting my case for political asylum, convention against torture andwithholding of removal.Since my arrival in this detention center, the Florence Immigrant and RefugeeRights Project (Florence Project) has supported me and my case unconditionally,providing support, attention, professionalism and their time (which often timeswe know is short due to the great demand of cases and people detained) butI know (we know) that the staff of Florence Project have done miracles and Iam certain that all detainees who need their services receive them with goodquality.I am a witness during these years I’ve been detained, people arrive here totallydefeated and without any hope (as was my case and situation), but afterspeaking with the staff of Florence Project our hopes are renewed. It’s withFlorence Project where we can be sure we will have professional help and alsoin many cases where we can find a friendly word and support for our pain andproblems.The truth is I don’t know what would have happened to me or my case if I hadn’thad the support of the Florence Project. I have an eternal debt to those whowork and who worked there previously, I won’t mention names because I mayforget someone. I am immensely grateful for all they have done for me, and notonly for me.Thank you to all my friends at the Florence Project,Marco Antonio GaldinoMi nombre es, Marco Antonio Galdino, soy nacido en Sao Paulo, Brasil,actualmente estoy detenido en Florence Service Processing Center. Desdela fecha de 30 septiembre 2005 estoy peleando mi caso de Asilo Político,Convention Against Torture, Withholding of Removal.Desde el día de mi llegada a este centro de detenidos, el Florence Immigrantand Refugee Rights Project (Florence Project) ha apoyado a mi persona y micaso incondicionalmente, brindando su apoyo, atención, profesionalismo y sutiempo (que muchas veces sabemos que es corto debido a la grande demandade casos y personas detenidas) pero yo se (sabemos) que lo personal de FlorenceProject han hecho milagros y tengo la certeza que todos los detenidos quenecesitan su servicios los reciben y con buena calidad.Soy testigo durante estos anos que estoy detenido, las personas llegantotalmente derrotadas y sin un esperanza (que fue mi caso y situación), perodespués de hablar con el personal de Florence Project, nuestras esperanzas sonrenovadas. Es Florece Project donde podemos estar seguros que tendremosayuda profesional y en muchas de las veces, también encontramos una palabraamiga y un afecto también para nuestros dolores y problemas.La verdad no se que hubiera pasado conmigo y con mi caso si no tuviera elamparo de Project Florence. Tengo una deuda eterna con todos los que trabajany los que trabajaban, no voy a mencionar nombres porque podría olvidaralgunos. Estoy inmensamente agradecido por todo que han hecho para mi y nosolo para mi.Gracias a todos mis amigos del Project Florence,Marco Antonio GaldinoF L O R E N C EP R O J E C TS E R V I C E SIn 2007, the Florence Project provided:• Legal orientation rights presentations to 8,433 men, women, andchildren in detention• Intensive pro se assistance to 3,568 people• Representation at bond hearings to 47 people• Assistance or representation to 278 people in merits hearings to seeklegal status in the US• Outreach and public awareness at 39 events on various immigration anddetention issuesAdditionally:• 64 cases were referred for pro bono representation• 25 cases to were referred to Doctors of the World volunteers for medical orpsychiatric evaluationsLA LÍNEA | SPRING 2008 4

STAFF CORNERSTAFF UPDATESWinter has been a time of evolution for the FlorenceProject – we said many goodbyes and hellos!Rachael, Max, Aryah and Elise, as we say goodbye,know that you are loved!!!Please help us welcome the following new staffmembers to the Florence Project:NANC Y LORENA ACEVEDO, ESQ., Pro BonoCoordinator, began with the Florence Project inFebruary 2008. Nancy graduated from the Universityof Oregon School of Law in May 2005. As a lawstudent, she worked in the Law Office of PatriciaMejia and Lane County Law and Advocate Center.Before joining the Florence Project, Nancy worked asan Attorney with the Northwest Immigrant RightsProject for two years.LAUREN ANN BARKER, JD, Children’s LegalRepresentative, began with the Florence Project inFebruary 2008. Lauren graduated from the Universityof Cincinnati College of Law in May 2007 where sheworked as Senior Articles Editor for the Human RightsQuarterly. She also participated in the College ofLaw’s Domestic Violence Clinic. As a law student, sheworked at the National Immigrant Justice Center andthe Immigrant Children’s Advocacy Project in Chicago.Before law school, Lauren taught English in Comerio,Puerto Rico.DEBORAH E. BERGMAN, Children’s Legal Assistant,began with the Florence Project in October 2007.She graduated with a Bachelor of Arts in Geographyand Hispanic Studies from Vassar College in May2007. As a student, she studied abroad in Spain forseven months. She wrote her Senior Thesis on forcedmigration and the conflict for self-determination inWestern Sahara. Before joining the Florence Project,she volunteered full time with No More Deaths inTucson, AZ.ELOY J. GARCÍA, ESQ., Eloy Staff Attorney, beganwith the Florence Project in December 2007. Eloygraduated from the University of New Mexico, Schoolof Law in 2001. Since Law School, he has worked inthe Public Defender’s office of Santa Fé, New Mexicoand at the Centro De Documentación e InformaciónBolivia. Before joining the Florence Project, Eloy wasan Attorney and Community Organizer with the IdahoCommunity Action Network.SARAH I. PLASTINO, Eloy Legal Assistant, beganwith the Florence Project in January 2008. Sarahgraduated with a Bachelor of Arts in Public PolicyAnalysis and International Studies from the Universityof North Carolina at Chapel Hill in May 2007. As astudent, she worked, researched, and volunteered inMéxico.DEPARTURESRACHAEL KEAST, former Eloy Staff Attorney, left theFlorence Project in December 2007. She is currentlyliving in Santa Cruz, CA and practicing immigrationlaw at the Law Offices of Michael K. Mehr.MAX GARCÍA, former Social Services Coordinator,left the Florence Project in December 2007. Max iscurrently volunteering full time with No More Deathsin Tucson, AZ providing humanitarian aid to migrantscrossing the Arizona desert.MELISSA ARYAH SOMERS, former Children’s ProjectStaff Attorney, left the Florence Project in February2008. Aryah is currently working with Columbianrefugees in Ecuador as part of the The United NationsHigh Commissioner for Refugees / InternationalCatholic Migration’s Resettlement Deployment Scheme.ELISE MCCAFFREY, former Children’s Project LegalAssistant, left the Florence Project in October 2007.Elise is currently traveling in México and Canada andcompleting her work towards a master’s degree withthe School for International Training.FLORENCE IMMIGRANT AND REFUGEE RIGHTS PROJECT 5

FLORENCE PROJECT SUPPORTERS 2007 AS OF DECEMBER 31, 2007THE FLORENCE PROJECT RELIES ON THE GENEROUS SUPPORT OF INDIVIDUALS, CORPORATIONS, FAITH-BASED ORGANIZATIONS, FOUNDATIONS, AND LAWFIRMS IN ORDER TO PROVIDE ITS MULTITUDE OF LEGAL AND SOCIAL SERVICES.CORPORATIONSButler Design Group, Inc.DFD CornoyerHedrickLippow Development Co.William K. Perry FarmsSiefer Associates ArchitectsSunCor Development Co.Thunderbirds CharitiesValley Wide Plastering Construction, Inc.FAITH-BASED ORGANIZATIONSFaith Presbyterian ChurchLittle Chapel of All NationsLutheran Immigration & Refugee ServicePresbyterian Church USAValley Presbyterian ChurchWestminster Presbyterian ChurchFOUNDATIONSArizona Public Service FoundationArizona Foundation for Legal Services and EducationBP Fabric of America FundCommunity Foundation for Southern ArizonaDoctors of the WorldHarris Family FoundationHispanics In PhilanthropyKaruna FoundationWilliam S & Ina Levine FoundationLodestar FoundationThe H.S. Lopez Family Trust Philanthropic FundSteve J Miller FoundationC.W. & Modene Neely Charitable FoundationSilicon Valley Bank FoundationStanford Public Interest Law FoundationLAW FIRMSChris Brelje & Associates PLCBurns Law OfficeThe Law Offices of John CrowFennemore CraigPeter A. Guerrero Attorney at LawHolland & Knight LLPKeller Rohrback PLCLittler Mendelson Foundation, Inc.Osborn MaledonPerkins Coie Brown & BainPiccarreta & Davis, PCQuarles & Brady Streich Lang LLPMartinez Business & Immigration LawMcCarty Law OfficesLaw Office John D ShawSnell & WilmerStender & PopeTancer Law Firm PLCWilliamson and ChavesTorch of Justice SocietyThe Florence Project created the Torch of Justice Societyto provide individuals with the opportunity to supportthe Florence Project at higher financial levels andsupply donors with certain benefits at all giving levels.BENEFACTORS OF JUSTICE ($500 and over)Mr. & Mrs. EN & Nadine Basha, Jr.Ms. Jean BealMr. & Mrs. Matthew H. CodyMs. Margaret R. Diaz & Mr. Gary ZehrbachMr. Kevin DretzkaMs. Donna M EvansMr. & Mrs. Phil HallMr. I. Jerome HirschMr. Jon JamesMs. Lynn MarcusMs. Nancy-Jo MerrittMr. Anthony PelinoMr. Arthur J. PiccinatiMr. Robert RosenDr. Jerzy RozenblitMs. Claire SargentMs. Alice W. SnellMr. and Mrs. Richard Tobin, IIADVOCATES ($250-$499)Mr. John J. BoumaMs. Ramona Jean Corrales-LomeliMr. and Mrs. Dino DeConciniMr. & Mrs. Rick HoffmanMs. Celeste HowardMrs. Carolyn JohnsonMr. Randall LevinJim & Carolyn MatthewsMr. Jim MullinMr. and Mrs. William NovotnyMr. and Mrs. Howard N. PetersMr. G. Albert RuesgaMs. Nancy L. WhiteDr. Anne WidemanSENTINELS ($100-$249)Mr. Dwayne AllenMs. Dabney AltafferMs. Gaile Eby BaackMrs. Corinne J. BagatellMr. and Mrs. Robert BartelsMr. David BartlettMr. Steven N. BergerDr. Steven L. Bernstein & Dr. Carol L. BarskyMr. Frederick Berry, Jr., P.C.Ms. Judith BroderMr. Tom BroderickMs. Sharon CorbettMr. Baltazar CotaMs. Robin CoulonMs. Elizabeth DallamMr. Frank J. Demeter, Jr.Mr. William DietzMr. Patrick J DuffyMr. & Mrs. Mark FiskMs. Judy C. FlanaganMr. William R. FerrellMrs. Betty G. FeinbergHon. Pamela Jole Franks & Mr. Bram JacobsonMr. and Mrs. Steven FriedmanMr. and Mrs. Gaylan FriesenborgMs. Cheryl FoxMs. Alice GartellMs. Shannon GuerreroMr. Christopher HamelMs. Angese N. HauryVance & Nancy Hicks MarshallMr. Matthew G HobaicaMr. Jesus S. JacoboMrs. Cheryll KeastMr. & Mrs. David A. KingMs. Thalassa KingsnorthErika Anne Kreider, Esq.Mr. Ira J. KurzbanMr. David Laird & Ms. Helen IngramMr. and Mrs. Harmon LeeteMr. James LincolnMr. R. Allen LoweMr. Stanley MarksMr. Alan A. MathesonMr. Noel D. MatkinMs. Patricia MejiaMr. and Mrs. Michael MurphyHon. James MoellerMs. Nancy MyersPastor Robert M. NervigMr. Chris Nugent, Sr.Ms. Elizabeth PackardMr. Jose S. PadillaMs. Suzanne Rabe & Mr. Fredric KayMr. Arturo Rosales and Ms. Graciela Serrano-RivasDr. Jerzy RozenblitMrs. Dolores M. SchwenkMr. George ShirasMr. & Mrs. Gregory SteinhilberDr. and Mrs. Maury B. SternMs. Elizabeth StoverMr. Mark StricklandMs. Barbara M SzwedaMrs. Pearl Mao TangMr. and Mrs. Jon WeissMs. Nancy L. WhiteLA LÍNEA | SPRING 2008 6

Mr. Matt J. WilchMr. Daryl WilliamsMrs. Susan YanezPARTNERS (up to $100)Ms. Ila AbernathyMrs. Sofia AbramsGloria Aguilar, Esq.Mr. John L. AguilarMr. Gregory Andracke & Ms. Linda AbramsMs. Maureen ArnoldMs. Kristin E. BaackMs. Sharon BagatellMs. Dominique BarrettMs. Lauren Beigel LiddyLawrence W. Bence, MDMs. Andrea G. BlackMr. Harry M. Bracken & Ms. Elly Van GelderenMr. Tom BroderickMr. and Mrs. Jeffrey CarstensMr. Jose A. CastroMs. Liliana P. CerulloMr. & Mrs. Robert M. ConwayMr. Scott J. CooleyMs. Robin CoulonMrs. Linda DahlbergMr. & Mrs. Andrew P. DaughtersMr. Thomas J. DavisMr. Rich Doerrer-PeacockMr. Daniel R. DrakeMr. & Mrs. Elias EsquerMs. Sandy FaganMr. Cannon FlowersMs. Lilian D. GaluraMs. Belen GonzalezTonda GortonMr. John HarrisMs. Natalie H. HaywoodMs. Erika HowsareMs. Natalie KilburnMr. Yuri KondoMr. and Mrs. Dick G. KorichMr. Christian P. Lenz & Ms. Dayna C. AndersonMr. and Mrs. Robert LeonardMr. and Mrs. Donald C. LoganMr. Jeffrey S. LubbersMs. Suzannah MaclayRev. Edward MaloneyMs. Helen MarshallMs. Jeanne MarstellerMr. Samuel C. MartinezMs. Helen MautnerMs. Toni MassaroMr. John McDonaldMr. Rovin Melgar VelascoMs. Cynthia MeyersMrs. Dorothy MontgomeryMs. Mary M. MonticelliMrs. Vella J. MorelosMrs. Lynn MurphyMr. and Mrs. Donald Norgard Sr.Mr. Jorge Olivera-ArbayoMr. and Mrs. Leonard OppenheimerMr. and Mrs. Mauro PandoMs. Lisa PinoMs. Jacquelyn PowersMr. & Mrs. Jeff Procter-MurphyMs. Carmen Maria ReyMs. Valerie RichterMrs. Barbara K. RiderMs. Jean P. SalimanMs. Carmen Maria ReyMs. Willa T. SchneiderMs. Elaine SlateMs. Carroll D. SmithMr. James B. SultMr. & Mrs. Robert C. SwanMs. Nancy SwiftMr. Wayne ThorpeMr. and Mrs. George J. TrigianoMr. Guillermo VarelaMrs. Barbara F. WardenRabbi and Mrs. Joseph WeizenbaumMs. Cheryl B. WillisMs. Gloria G. YbarraWe have only listed Jan-Dec 2007 donations. Pleaselet us know if you believe your name has been omittedin error so that we can correct any mistakes. All2008 donations will be listed in the next newsletter.Special thanks to our Board of Directorsfor their personal financial contributions.Please remember the Florence Immigrant &Refugee Rights Project in your will!Through a charitable bequest, you can:• Help us provide free legal services to immigrants,and refugees• Possibly reduce the tax burden on your estate• Leave a legacy to help future generationsHOW TO DONATETO DONATE TO THE FLORENCE PROJECT:Mail a check or money order to:The Florence ProjectP.O. Box 654Florence, AZ 85232Visit our website and contribute via PayPal:www.firrp.orgTO CONTACT THE FLORENCE PROJECT OR TOSCHEDULE A VISIT:Mailing Address:P.O. Box 654Florence, AZ 85232T: 520.868.0191F: 520.868.0192www.firrp.orgTO VOLUNTEER FOR THE FLORENCE PROJECT:Call or email Jacquelyn Ahrenberg:jahrenberg@firrp.org520.868.0191 x106FLORENCE IMMIGRANT AND REFUGEE RIGHTS PROJECT 7

Non-Profit Org.U.S. PostagePAIDPhoenix, AZPermit No. 33332601 N. Highway 79P.O. Box 654Florence, AZ 85232la líneaTHE NEWSLETTER OFTHE FLORENCE IMMIGRANT AND REFUGEE RIGHTS PROJECTABOUT THE FLORENCE PROJECTThe Florence Project’s work is carried out primarilythrough four programs: the Florence “Justice andEfficiency” Model, the Eloy Pro Se Model, theDetained Immigrant and Refugee Children’s Initiative,and the Integrated Social Services Program. As partof its direct legal services, the Project has created“Know Your Rights” videos and self-representationpackets as an educational resource for non-profitservice providers and detained people nationwide.Nationally, the Florence Project advocates for positivechange in federal policies and practices towards thosedetained and it serves as a resource-developmentand training center for detention program “bestpractices.” The Florence Project undertakes itsnational advocacy through membership in theDetention Watch Network, a coalition of more than100 nonprofit organizations that work with the men,women, and children who are held in the U.S. asimmigration detainees.MISSION AND VISIONThe Florence Immigrant and Refugee Rights Project,Inc., “Florence Project,” provides holistic, free legaland social services to immigrants, refugees, and U.S.citizens detained by the Immigration and CustomsEnforcement (ICE) in Arizona for immigrationprocessing. The Florence Project serves men, women,and children, including those with mental healthand social service needs. The Project believes thateveryone should understand their rights and optionsunder immigration law and have access to legalcounsel. Although the government assists indigentcriminal defendants and civil litigants throughpublic defenders and legal aid attorneys, it does notprovide attorneys for people facing deportation. TheProject strives locally and nationally to address thisinequity, working toward a more just and efficientjudicial system for the rapidly increasing numbers ofindividuals in immigration detention.S P R I N G 2 0 0 8TO DONATE TO THE FLORENCE PROJECT:Mail a check or money order to:The Florence ProjectP.O. Box 654Florence, AZ 85232Visit our website and contribute via PayPal:www.firrp.orgTO VOLUNTEER FOR THE FLORENCE PROJECT:Call or email Jacquelyn Ahrenberg:jahrenberg@firrp.org520.868.0191 x106TO CONTACT THE FLORENCE PROJECT OR TOSCHEDULE A VISIT:Mailing Address:P.O. Box 654Florence, AZ 85232T: 520.868.0191F: 520.868.0192www.firrp.org