Albany Law School has announced that it will launch a new immigration law clinic to provide free legal help for immigrants in cases of domestic violence, protection of minors, deportation, detention and U-Visa applications.

“Although we are a nation of immigrants, today’s immigration system is in an unprecedented state of disarray,” Sarah Rogerson, an Albany law professor who will direct the clinic, said in a news release. “This new clinic will give our students the opportunity to provide compassionate legal service to people who really need it.”