Wilfredo Allen reflects on his decision not to retire from his law practice amid increasing immigration challenges. As an immigration lawyer, he faces a system overwhelmed by more than three million open cases and limited legal representation. The number of attorneys specializing in immigration has drastically declined, leading to a significant gap between those needing legal aid and available lawyers. With government policies shifting under the Trump administration, the situation is dire, and many lawyers fear the breakdown of systems protecting immigrant rights as pressures mount.
Immigration lawyers in the United States have faced increasing challenges amid policy changes, with a shortage of legal representation that is failing to meet the rising demand.
Currently, there are fewer than 20,000 attorneys specializing in immigration law in the U.S., while there are over three million open immigration cases.
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