Chase Strangio ’04 is the founder of the Lorena Borjas Community Fund in Queens, New York, which provides support to low-income LGBTQ immigrants to avoid the collateral consequences associated with criminal convictions, jail time, and court appearances.
Chase, a staff attorney at the Sylvia Rivera Law Project, will use the Wall Award funds to provide financial support for pending cases, direct and full bail assistance, and other forms of support to mitigate the burdens associated with pending cases and trials, such as child care, court clothing, and court accompaniment.
