Shonda Okonda and the Unauthorized Practice of Immigration Law in Maine

Source

Amjambo Africa!

Date

7-2024

Volume Number

v.7, no.4

Pages

9-22

Abstract

A lengthy interview with Aaron Frey, Maine's Attorney General, in which he talks about the unauthorized practice of immigration law in Maine and about the civil action case he has filed against Shonda Okonda, claiming that he knowingly violated Maine's Immigration and Nationality Law Assistance Act and put immigrants at risk. Frey explains the law, the extent of the problem, and the consequences of such unauthorized activities. He also provides suggestions for where people can turn for help with their immigration paperwork and talks about the training his office is preparing to fill the need for more federally authorized immigration representatives. This interview is also presented in translation in Portuguese, Kinyarwanda, Swahili, Spanish, Somali, and French.

Language

English, Portuguese, Somali, Kinyarwanda, Swahili, Spanish, French

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