Together & Free works alongside advocacy organizations and government officials to support policy implementation that prioritizes family integrity and safety. With knowledge gained through our case management work with families, we provide critical feedback on how to keep families intact and safe through the immigration process. Through our direct services, we also help identify potential plaintiffs for federal litigation. 

Recent Advocacy Highlights:

• Pilot Programs: Helped design and launch the first pilot program to reunify families separated under Zero Tolerance.

• Federal Policy Consultation: Advise federal agencies on strengthening protections for returning families and on implementing federal contracts that support reunification.

• Supporting Litigation: 

• Successfully advocated for the inclusion of separated families with U.S. citizen children in the Ms. L class settlement. 

• We now continue to serve as a key partner in enforcing the Ms. L settlement through declarations, case insight, and collaboration with the ACLU.

• Submitted supporting documentation and declarations to the court in support of litigation contesting the use of the Alien Enemies Act (AEA) and Third Country removals. 

• Education: Provide critical background information, analysis, and up to date information on key policy changes to government agencies, public partners, researchers, and the media.