At the Cook County Juvenile Center, family navigators Danielle Moore and Denise Gonzalez-Avila assist parents and loved ones of minors facing criminal charges by providing support and resources, drawing from their own experiences with the juvenile court system. They offer logistical help, emotional support, and guidance to families navigating court proceedings, aiming to increase family involvement in pretrial release and probation. Moore and Gonzalez-Avila work with a growing number of families facing court cases, offering a compassionate and understanding approach to help ease their fears and build trust.
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Iranian student in Alabama to self-deport despite withdrawal of initial charge
An Iranian mechanical engineering student, Alireza Doroudi, chose to self-deport after being detained for six weeks in a Louisiana facility, despite the U.S. government dropping a charge related to his arrest. Initially detained under national security concerns, his visa was revoked without explanation, and he was unable to secure bond, leading to his decision to leave rather than face indefinite detention. His attorney criticized the process as a denial of due process, while Doroudi's fiancée...
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