Safe Passage Project
Legal ServicesNew York, United States51-200 Employees
Safe Passage Project is a nonprofit legal services organization that provides free representation to immigrant and refugee children facing removal, with a focus on New York City and Long Island. Many of these youths arrive alone and have endured trauma, such as gang violence, abuse, or sexual assault, which complicates immigration proceedings. The organization handles a substantial caseload, assisting around 800 children who would otherwise lack government-provided counsel. Based in New York City, it operates within the U.S. immigration system to help the children pursue the protections they may qualify for. In the nonprofit and legal aid sector, Safe Passage Project addresses a critical gap by offering free legal services alongside psychosocial support to immigrant youth facing removal. In April 2026, the organization announced the appointment of Ignacio Jaureguilorda as Executive Director.