Immigrant Defenders Law Center
Sarah Houston is an accomplished attorney and policy coordinator with extensive experience in law, education, and advocacy. Currently serving as a Staff Attorney at Immigrant Defenders Law Center since March 2023, Sarah also holds the position of Coordinator at Turkish Heritage Organization, where responsibilities include writing on US-Turkish relations, organizing think tank events, and leading a refugee education project. Previous roles include Associate at Freshfields Bruckhaus Deringer, Political Director for David Trone's congressional campaign, and Educational Teaching Assistant with The Turkish Fulbright Commission. Sarah's educational background includes a JD from the University of Virginia School of Law, an MA in Gender and Development from the Institute of Development Studies, and a degree in Political Science and Film/Media Production from Pepperdine University.
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Immigrant Defenders Law Center
The Immigrant Defenders Law Center is a non-profit law firm established in May of 2015. Our staff is comprised of attorneys and advocates from the immigrant rights community who collectively have decades of experience fighting for the rights of immigrants in Southern California and beyond. The Immigrant Defenders Law Center advances social justice for Southern California’s most marginalized immigrant communities through legal services, community empowerment, and advocacy for adults and children in immigration custody and their families. The Immigrant Defender Law Center’s objective is to preserve families and communities by empowering individuals to know their rights in the immigration system, providing access to legal representation, and advocating for social change.