Vatcharee Pronsivakulchai’s case seeking political asylum in the U.S. is an unusual one. Unlike most asylum seekers, she never intended to leave her native country – Thailand. She was brought to the U.S. by the U.S. government, extradited to face trial on drug trafficking charges which were later dismissed.

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Local Law Firm Joins National Immigrant Justice Center to Raise Awareness, Recruit Pro Bono Attorneys

FORT WAYNE, Ind. - The number of asylum-seekers living in northeast Indiana has grown steadily in recent months, and human rights advocates are concerned that a shortage of pro bono attorneys may leave many without legal representation.