Biden administration calls for lawyers to help asylum-seeking immigrants pro bono
by: Sandra Sanchez
Posted: Jul 18, 2024 / 04:56 PM CDT
Updated: Jul 18, 2024 / 04:56 PM CDT
HARLINGEN, Texas (Border Report) — The White House is calling on the legal community to help with immigration and asylum cases of migrants in the United States to help reduce the court’s historic backlog of cases.
“The administration is announcing a call to action for members of the legal community, including law firms, nonprofits, advocacy organizations, and other stakeholders to make commitments of pro bono support for those who are unrepresented in immigration proceedings,” the White House announced Wednesday.
The American Bar Association immediately responded by announcing the organization “is leveraging its existing resources to help and encourage more lawyers to provide pro bono support to unrepresented noncitizens in immigration proceedings,” ABA President Mary Smith said.
To encourage participation, the ABA is offering free online resources and toolkits for immigration law practitioners and pro bono coordinators. (In addition, there is a list of potential cases at this link for lawyers to consider lending their services.)
https://www.borderreport.com/immigration/biden-administration-calls-for-lawyers-to-help-asylum-seeking-immigrants-pro-bono/
