Drawing from best practices and lessons learned from Vera’s experience managing local, state, and federal programs that together advance a blueprint for universal representation, this module focuses on implementing programs funded locally or at the state level. These programs are exceedingly important as we continue working toward a legally mandated and federally funded representation system for all immigrants facing deportation. Universal representation—a public defender system for all immigrants facing deportation—is based on the fundamental belief that everyone deserves due process under the law. Download the report to learn more →