The Tacoma Immigration Court has recently adopted several policies and practices to frustrate the rule of law and impede due process. Previously, the Tacoma Immigration Court permitted lawyers in Oregon to appear at bond hearings by WebEx or telephonically, either as a matter of course or by motion, which were routinely granted to ensure due…
Beginning September 11 through October, portions of I-5 in Portland will be closed for repairs. The closures will cause delays and heavy traffic around the city. Travel times could take 2 to 3 times longer than normal. If you have ICE check-ins, court dates, ECO appointments, or other important business in Portland during this time:…
Equity Corps of Oregon (ECO), el programa estatal de representación universal, ha brindado representación legal gratuita a más de 26,000 inmigrantes residentes en Oregón desde su lanzamiento y prevé que esa cifra aumente a 30,000 para finales de año. El programa, establecido en 2022 por la Legislatura de Oregón y diseñado y administrado por organizaciones…
ECO provides referral and funding support for habeas corpus for ECO members. Habeas is considered an essential affirmative remedy. Providers are encouraged to request referrals and being specific as to the theory or theories. Generally, ECO will generate referrals for
Equity Corps of Oregon (ECO), the state’s universal representation program, has provided free legal representation to more than 26,000 immigrant Oregonians since its launch and expects that number to grow to 30,000 by the end of the year. The program, established in 2022 by the Oregon Legislature and designed and administered by community based organizations,…
ECO Operations generates referrals for prioritized legal services that are sent to the ECO provider network. The Legal Services Referral Cycle for 2026 is published below. Dates are subject to change. Off-cycle referrals may be sent at anytime. OSB Contract Provider Referrals Date Transmitted (Response date*) May 20, 2026 (May 25, 2026) June 5, 2026 (June…
ECO uses a prioritization system because there are not enough lawyers and accredited representatives to help everyone at the same time. By some estimates, Oregon needs several hundred more immigration lawyers to meet the current need; prioritization allows the small number of lawyers to serve the highest number of community members. ECO gives higher priority…
ATTENTION: Immigration hearings can change without notice. Failure to attend a hearing puts you at high risk of being detained and deported. What can you do right now to ensure you appear for your court hearing? Being informed protects us! Make sure to check https://acis.eoir.justice.gov/en/ every week so you don’t miss your court hearing. How…
Step 1: Log In and Navigate Visit eco-provider.equitycorps.org/; Go to your Dashboard and click the “Accepted” tab.; Select “View” on the specific case you wish to bill; Click the INVOICES button on the far right. Step 2: Start a New Invoice On the case details page, click the “Invoices” button. Select “Create a New Invoice”…
More than 16,000 Oregonians have enrolled since the pilot’s launch in 2018 with more than 80% having enrolled since ECO’s permanent enactment. The program is expected to serve more than 20,000 people by the end of 2027. Section 2(6) of SB 1543 requires that Oregon Worker Relief, no later than August 31 of each year…
Over the next 60 days, Oregon Worker Relief will be working through a design process to update systems, funding, and referrals. The design process will be responsive to the many moving pieces within the ECO ecosystem, the many new impacts at the federal level, increased ICE lawlessness, and the recent federal legislation aimed at harming…
Last updated April 8, 2025 The following is provided for informational purposes only. It does not constitute legal advice nor does it create an attorney-client relationship. Can DHS end parole this way? Yes, §1182 grants DHS the authority to grant or revoke parolestatus, even after someone is in the United States. If a person does…
On Saturday, March 15th Trump invoked the 1798 Alien Enemies Act against Venezuelan citizens living in the United States who the U.S. government suspects of being members of the Tren De Aragua. The Proclamation declares Venezuelan citizens who are suspected members of Tren De Aragua and within the United States to be “alien enemies” and…
Click here to download the PDF version. RFP# RFP-OWR-1543-RR-PA Title ECO Rapid Response Enhanced Compensation Summary The compensation rates for the panel providers are enhanced under rapid response conditions. Date Posted January 24, 2025 Date Effective Guidance effective February 1, 2025 Background The ongoing, massive buildup of immigration policing, anti-immigrant sentiment, and the weaponization of…
For over 20 years, Adelante Mujeres has been a beacon of hope for the Spanish-speaking community in Washington County, specifically for women and their families. What started as a mission to help marginalized Latinx women get their GEDs and provide childcare, has blossomed into a powerful force for education, support, and empowerment. Today, under the…
The Immigrant Justice Fellowship offers a unique opportunity for new and emerging attorneys to directly serve Oregon’s immigrant communities. This highly competitive program provides up to four fellows with the chance to begin their legal careers in public interest law, advocating for immigrant rights and providing critical legal services. The fellowship is designed to foster…
Para español, desplázate hacia abajo. Equity Corps of Oregon (ECO), the state’s universal representation program, has provided free legal representation to 6,599 immigrant Oregonians in its first two years, and expects that number to grow to 10,000 by the end of the year. The program, established in 2022 by the Oregon Legislature and designed and…
Equity Corps has established an Attorney & Accredited Representative Panel Program to represent persons eligible for services. The revision makes changes to the compensation rates for providers. Notice of Revision (July 26, 2024) ECO Panel Attorney & Accredited Representative Program Guidance (effective Sept. 2, 2024)
Siga estos 5 consejos esenciales. #1 Reúna todos sus documentos de inmigración. Organice sus documentos por miembro de la familia. A continuación se enumeran los documentos de inmigración más comunes. Para obtener una lista completa de todos los documentos que debe llevar, consulte aquí la lista del Asylum Seeker Advocacy Project. #2 Reúna todos sus…
Welcome to ECO! Welcome to ECO! As a member, you’re now part of a statewide network dedicated to providing high-quality immigration legal services in Oregon. ECO connects you to a network of lawyers, nonprofit law offices, private attorneys, legal clinics, and community-based education programs, all working together to support families and communities. We help individuals…
In Partnership, Care Oregon and Equity Corps of Oregon (ECO) seek to identify the relationship between generalized health risks and tenuous immigration status, in order to provide holistic support services to all Oregonians. #1 What is Equity Corps of Oregon (ECO)? ECO is a statewide collaborative of community-based organizations, nonprofits, and attorneys working to provide…
Follow these 5 essential tips. #1 Gather all your immigration documents. Organize your documents by member of family. Below are common immigration documents. For a full list of all documents you may have to bring, see the list here from the Asylum Seeker Advocacy Project. #2 Gather all your civil documents. Bring birth, marriage, divorce,…
The ECO Zone is a community teaching and meeting space. It is available for use for free to all participating organizations and lawyers in the ECO Community and Oregon Worker Relief network.
