77-year-old immigrant rights attorney Peter Schey, founder of the Center for Human Rights and Constitutional Law, passed away due to lymphoma complications.
Los Angeles-based immigrant rights attorney Peter Schey, founder of the Center for Human Rights and Constitutional Law, passed away at 77 due to lymphoma complications. Schey led cases like Plyler v. Doe (1982), granting undocumented children access to free public education, and Flores v. Reno, establishing minimum standards for detained immigrant children's treatment. His advocacy for immigrant rights and public education left a lasting impact.
April 04, 2024
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