Summer Co-Op Update
I am half way through my first summer co-op. This past weekend my employer had their annual fund raiser that was attended by many attorneys and politicians from El Paso. At the fundraiser event many individuals were honored for working to protect and defend human rights in the El Paso community such as but not limited to individuals in activism opposing the border wall. The event was a success thanks to the hard work and tedious planning of the staff.
Furthermore, I've done two "Know Your Civil Rights" presentations at the Mexican Consulate focused on immigrants who are harassed by ICE agents or police officers. See below for some pictures from the presentation. I also observed an oral argument at the State of Texas Court of Appeals: Eighth Court of Appeals. The plaintiffs in the case I observed sued the City of El Paso for violating their constitutional right to procedural due process. The plaintiffs were "flood disaster victims" who lost their homes due to a flood back in 2006. These plaintiffs filed for flood disaster relief but the City of El Paso never reviewed their applications and were never granted flood relief. My supervisor, Briana Stone partnered up with Texas Rio Grande Legal Aid and represented the plaintiffs in this case. It's an amazing experience to see the use of constitutional doctrines in real life away from the casebook and classroom experience.
Last weekend I visited Detroit, Michigan for the first time to attend a conference organized by CLEO (Council for Legal Educational Opportunity). At the conference I was fortunate enough to interview with organizations and law firms for internship opportunities for next summer. It was also a great opportunity to catch up with friends who attend various law schools across the country.
Till time everyone.
