Margaret Hellerstein

Margaret Hellerstein is an attorney representing immigrants in legal cases, as highlighted in recent news. She is currently involved in cases concerning the treatment of detainees within the US immigration system. In one instance, Hellerstein is representing José Mejía Hernández, who allegedly suffered a brain injury and severe bruising following an arrest by US immigration agents in Virginia. The lawyers, including Hellerstein, have shared photos and medical records to support their claims. In another case, Hellerstein's colleagues are representing Carlitos Ricardo Parias, an ICE detainee in California who released footage appearing to show contaminated drinking water within the Adelanto Immigration and Customs Enforcement facility. These cases bring attention to the conditions and treatment of individuals in immigration detention and the legal challenges faced by those seeking to hold authorities accountable.