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At Global Roots Advocacy, we believe real change starts with informed action. Whether you're a student, ally, legal advocate, or community organizer, here are the tools and resources to support humane, constitutional immigration reform across the United States.

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Key Legislation
How to Help
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Legal Support

Through diligent research, we’ve identified key attorneys who are highly effective in supporting immigrants facing human rights violations during the immigration process. Below is a list of trusted attorneys we recommend for immigration and human rights-related cases

Marc Topoleski
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  • Founded U.S. based immigration law firm, Ellis Porter

  • Specializes in high-skilled immigration services, including:

    • EB-1A, EB-1B, EB-2 National Interest Waiver (NIW) green cards

    • O-1 visas

      The firm’s attorneys come from top U.S. law schools such as University of Virginia, University of Michigan, Vanderbilt University.

    • Offers personalized legal strategies, transparent billing, and a flat-fee billing structure

    • Recognized expert in physician immigration and J-1 waivers

    • Developed comprehensive immigration programs for hospitals and healthcare organizations

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Robert B Jobe

  • Immigration attorney based in San Francisco, California

  • Graduated from University of Michigan Law School (J.D., 1987)

  • Admitted to practice in California and multiple federal courts, including the U.S. Supreme Court

  • Testified before U.S. Congress on human rights and immigration issues

  • Awarded multiple honors including:

    • American Inns of Court Professionalism Award

    • Jack Wasserman Award for Excellence in Immigration Litigation

    • Phillip Burton Award for Outstanding Immigration Lawyering

    • Super Lawyers Northern California (2005–2024)

  • Known for precedent-setting cases, especially in asylum and deportation defense

  • Location: Chicago, Illinois

  • Expertise: Immigration defense, asylum, human trafficking, and family-based immigration.

  • Specializes in structuring and handling EB-5 projects, both direct and regional center-based.

  • Assists in troubleshooting complex EB-5 cases and investor petitions.organizations to defend immigrant rights.

  • Notable: Strong advocate for detained immigrants facing abusive conditions and wrongful deportations.

  • Recipient of various industry accolades, including the Global Mobility & Immigration Award and the Shanti Award

  • Voted top 5 EB-5 Attorney for eight consecutive years.

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Reform

Human Rights. Constitutional Protections. Real Reform.

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Key Legislation

DACA: Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals

Protection from deportation and work authorization for eligible undocumented youth.

TPS (Temporary Protected Status):

Humanitarian protection for individuals from countries in crisis.

Immigration and Nationality Act (INA):

The primary framework of U.S. immigration law.

Protective Legislation
Harmful Legislation
Texas SB4 (2023–2024) – State Deportation Law

SB4 allows Texas law enforcement to arrest individuals they suspect of being undocumented and empowers state judges to order deportations—functions traditionally handled by federal immigration authorities.

Mandatory Detention

Calls for “detaining, to the maximum extent authorized by law, aliens apprehended on suspicion of violating Federal or State law, until such time as they are removed from the United States.

Ending Birthright Citizenship for Children of Undocumented Parents

An order purports to end birthright citizenship for any child born in the United States unless one parent is a US citizen or permanent resident.

Contact Global Roots Advocacy

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