deportation Defense resources
VAO is dedicated to supporting individuals facing deportation by providing clear guidance, essential resources, and effective advocacy
Deportation defense Resources
- VAO - Deportation Defense Flowchart
- VAO - Supporting Documents Checklist
- VAO - Know Your Rights Red Card (English & Vietnamese)
- Asian American Bar Association - Know Your Rights
- Asian Law Caucus - Guide to Filing Lawsuit to Request Release from Indefinite Immigration Detention Habeas Corpus - Zadvydas v. Davis (Oct, 2024)
- Asian Law Caucus - Trinh v. Homan reports (September 19, 2023)
News
- March 22, 2025 - VAO Press Release: ICE Re-Arrest and Detention of Pre-1995 Vietnamese Immigrants is Inhumane
- Feb 28, 2025 - Reuters -
Vietnam to support deportations from US after tariff threats
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Always seek guidance from experienced attorneys skilled in both criminal and immigration proceedings. Reliable legal support is essential to protect your rights and achieve the best possible outcome.
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VAO invites organizations, advocacy groups, legal services, and community resources to join us in supporting individuals and families impacted by deportation. We encourage you to share your services, resources, and areas of expertise with us, so we can include them in our comprehensive database.
By collaborating, we can connect those in need with the right support, strengthen our advocacy efforts, and work together to protect vulnerable communities.
Let’s join forces to make a real difference.
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VAO is dedicated to supporting individuals facing deportation by providing clear guidance, essential resources, and effective advocacy. Our goal is to ensure their rights are protected, their contributions are valued, and their families remain united. No one should have to face this fight alone.
