Phoenix Legal Action Network

The Phoenix Legal Action Network (PLAN) promotes justice in Arizona by advancing the rights of immigrants and their families. By partnering with immigrant-led organizations to build community trust and power, we work to 1) provide legal services to bend current systems in favor of our communities, 2) democratize legal knowledge, 3) dismantle the unjust systems that oppress immigrants, and 4) change the narrative on immigration.

The Phoenix Legal Action Network (PLAN) is an Arizona nonprofit organization with federal 501(c)(3) tax-exempt status. Our Tax ID number is 82-0711172.

Testimonials

In 2017, Deybeth joined Trans Queer Pueblo (TQP), an autonomous LGBTQ+ migrant community of color, and with TPQ's support, he came out as a transgender man. Deybeth later married his longtime partner and connected with PLAN for legal support. PLAN's Executive Director Rekha Nair worked closely with Deybeth to develop his story and present a strong case for asylum of the harm and threats he endured in Mexico due to his gender identity. PLAN also obtained an expert mental health evaluation to explain the ongoing psychological trauma caused by the persecution he suffered in Mexico. With PLAN's legal support, Deybeth and his wife were granted asylum. Deybeth is now the Community Defense Coordinator at TQP and accompanies and supports other LGBTQ+ migrants as they explore their gender identity and seek immigration status. PLAN continues to work with Deybeth by providing him with mentorship and training to build his legal knowledge and ensure that legal information grows and remains in his community. Your support today allows PLAN to continue to provide quality legal services to immigrants like Deybeth as well as expand our capacity to offer education and professional development to local immigrant leaders.