WHO WE ARE

Ayuda provides legal, social, and language services to help low-income immigrants in our neighborhoods access justice and transform their lives. For over 50 years, we have served more than 150,000 low-income immigrants throughout Washington DC, Maryland and Virginia.

Ayuda’s expert and dedicated professionals help immigrants from anywhere in the world navigate the immigration and justice systems and access the social safety net. This comprehensive and welcoming approach breaks down barriers, helps those in need, and makes our communities stronger!

LATEST NEWS

New Data: Immigrant Domestic Violence Survivors Are More Reluctant to Seek Help

Ahead of National Domestic Violence Counts Day, Ayuda warns of a growing crisis: Immigrant domestic abuse survivors are avoiding police and courts due to fear of deportation. As abusers weaponize immigration status, walk-in clinic referrals have dropped to 29%, highlighting an urgent need for safe, accessible legal support.

Ayuda Denounces Looming Termination of El Salvador TPS, Threatening Protections for Over 34,000 DMV Salvadorans

The Trump administration is terminating TPS for El Salvador on September 9, 2026. This is a devastating blow to hundreds of thousands of long-term community members, families, and workers nationwide, and especially across the DMV.

Federal Judge Temporarily Blocks Virginia 287(g) Ban Hours Before Rollout

Ayuda condemns a last-minute federal court injunction, temporarily blocking Virginia’s community-backed law that limits local police cooperation with ICE, just hours before taking effect.