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Commentary: Legal representation in immigration cases helps keep families together

Date: November 10, 2026

In a new op-ed for the Times Union, CFR’s Attorney-in-Charge of Immigration, Zoe Schonfeld, highlights the critical role legal representation plays in helping families navigate the immigration system and why New York must do more to ensure that parents facing deportation have the support they need to stay with their families.

Special thanks to the Vera Institute of Justice for collaborating with us on this important piece!

Read the full op-ed.

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