For Student, Faculty, and Staff Awareness

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Online Targeting and Doxing:

University Life Resources to Assist after Online Targeting and Doxing

 

International Students:

International Students and Scholars Office (ISSO): ISSO (Morningside/Manhattanville and at CUIMC) offers advising appointments (in person or Zoom or phone (212-854-3587)) to international students. ISSO advisors are here to support you. The ISSO e-mail is continually monitored: email [email protected] with questions. If you have pressing concerns, our advisors will reach out to you to set up a same-day appointment.
 

Legal:

Columbia Law School Immigrants’ Rights Clinic Defense Initiative:  The Columbia Law School Immigrants’ Rights Clinic provides free, confidential advice and representation to Columbia students and staff at risk of deportation in the United States who have DACA, who are otherwise undocumented (with or without pending immigration applications or cases), or who have immigration status but are at risk of deportation.

Pro Bono Legal Representation and Other Assistance: Students at Columbia University can work directly with a lawyer on immigration-related issues at no cost, thanks to arrangements the University has made for pro-bono legal consultation. If you would like more information about this service, please reach out to [email protected].

The Presidents' Alliance on Higher Education and Immigration: An alliance of American college and university leaders dedicated to increasing public understanding of how immigration policies and practices impact our students, campuses and communities.

Legal Help for the Public: A comprehensive website with links to resources, including information on help on pro bono cases and printable brochures on how to handle different types of legal matters, provided by the Association of the Bar of the City of New York.

Legal Aid Society:  Non-profit legal aid provider in New York City, provides legal assistance and information.

Legal Referral Service: Sponsored by the Association of the Bar of the City of New York and the New York County Lawyers' Association, recommends attorneys with general experience or with expertise in particular areas.

The New York State Bar Association: Many counties in New York provide lawyer referral services for individuals looking for an attorney.  This website can guide you to these services.