MLA's client, a young father, was promised plenty of work and free housing in Michigan, but soon realized he was captive, and his wages were being confiscated.
Under constant surveillance, his captors' said he would be hurt or killed if he tried to leave, and they assaulted another man who tried. The traffickers also withheld food for control. With help from attorney Mariza Gamez-Garcia of Migrant Legal Aid, the father fought back, and is now the proud holder of T-Visa!