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A family sits on a couch smiling, a mother holds her three young sons close and a little girl sits on her father's lap. They are dressed up in nice clothing because they just won asylum in court. Their lawyers stand behind them.

$50

Supports ~~a month~~ TWO MONTHS of secure phone calls with a lawyer

$100

Provides a legal consultation to keep ~~a family~~ TWO FAMILIES together

$300

Screens 10 20 PEOPLE for a workshop to apply for asylum

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