What’s it really like at the US/Mexico border? US Immigration agent turned immigrant lawyer Richard Newman discusses his first-hand experiences helping today’s immigrants and how the Washington laws affect those living near the border and those trying to cross.
Join us at 6:15 PM for a guided tour of the Vilna! Learn about the history of the Jews of Boston and the unique architectural features of this particular building.
Attorney Richard “Richie” Newman manages the Justice For Our Neighbors (JFON) South Texas project. JFON provides free and low-cost legal services to immigrants throughout the nation. Richie is helping JFON establish legal operations in Laredo, Del Rio, Eagle Pass, McAllen, and Harlingen. The Harlingen office is focusing on the Migrant Protection Protocols being implemented in Brownsville, Texas, while the other offices are providing high-quality legal services to the communities. Richie started his legal career in the U.S. Army JAG Corps, serving as a Special Assistant U.S. Attorney; Chief of Criminal Law; and finally, as the Officer-in-Charge of two Trial Defense offices in Europe. Some of his JAG cases were covered by the national media. After leaving the Army, Richie worked for U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) as an Assistant Chief Counsel (Trial Attorney) in Harlingen, Texas. He then became a Special Agent for Homeland Security Investigations, primarily targeting the organizations smuggling across the Texas-Mexico border.