Seeking Asylum Amidst Danger

Through Mintz's partnership with Casa Cornelia, California-based attorneys Jessica Zhang and Jessica Vaughn, took on the case of a young Afghan woman who, along with her family, fled on foot when the Taliban took control. Working as a nurse, she faced a worsening environment for women under the new regime. After a difficult journey, she arrived in San Diego seeking safety.

Here, the attorneys discuss the case, its complexities, and the impactful outcome.