How to get involved at the Border:
CARA Family Detention Project
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The CARA Family Detention Project is looking for volunteers now and indefinitely. Their greatest need is for attorneys, law students, and paralegals. If you are non-spanish speaking, find an interpreter friend to join in!
For the month of July, CARA is asking for attorneys to attend orientation on Sunday at 5pm through Friday at 6pm. Please contact Crystal Massey to get involved! [email protected] |
Las Americas Immigrant Advocacy Center
Migrant Center for Human Rights
Diocesan Migrant & Refugee Services
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Las Americas Immigrant Advocacy Center is currently involved in defending parents. Every single detention center case that Las Americas has done has been pro-bono. In order to increase the amount of cases that can be done pro-bono, their surrounding community of El Paso, Texas has started a fundraiser! If you are interested in donating, click here.
If you are interesting in trying cases or submitting appeals (which can be done remotely) for Las Americas, please contact Linda Rivas! [email protected] The Migrant Center for Human Rights is looking for attorneys who are interested in taking pro-bono cases. Please make sure to alert them of your experiences with asylum seekers, human rights issues, brief writing, trial/appellate court litigation, and clients who may be traumatized. Some of this work can be done remotely! If you are interested, or would like more information on their specific needs for an attorney, please click here or contact Sara Ramey. [email protected] The Diocesan Migrant & Refugee Services is in urgent need for temporary lawyers and caseworkers. DMRS is also taking contact information from lawyers who wish to volunteer with familial separation at the border, as they are currently setting up a program to present Know Your Rights as well as conduct individual intake meetings at the Emergency Shelter. Once their program is set up, they will use the contact information collected to coordinate volunteers!
In the meantime, DMRS is asking for emails and calls to representatives, as well as monetary donations. Please contact Catherine Hudak to get involved. [email protected] |
Additional Opportunities:
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The Florence Project provides free legal services to men, women and unaccompanied children in immigration custody in Arizona. Possible opportunities available! Contact Katie Ruhl [email protected] Lawyers for Good Government believe in protecting and strengthening our democratic institutions while simultaneously resisting abuse of power and corruption, and defending the rights of those who suffer. Possible remote and on-the-ground work available! Sign up here. |
Kids in Need of Defense
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KIND dreams of a world in which all children's rights are being protected. Possible opportunities available! Contact Nirupa Narayan [email protected] |
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RAICES serves immigrants and refugees by providing immigration-related legal services, advocacy and opportunities for educational and social support. Possible on-the-ground work available! Click here. |
Immigration Justice Campaign
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The Immigration Justice Campaign is fighting for due process and justice for detained immigrants. Possible opportunities available! Sign up to volunteer here. |
Annunciation House
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Annunciation House accompanies the migrants, homeless, and economically vulnerable peoples of the border region through hospitality, advocacy, and education in a Gospel spirit of service and solidarity. Possible long-term on-the-ground work available! Click here. |
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Kino Border Initiative is working towards human, just, and workable migration between the U.S. and Mexico. Possible opportunities available, intermediate-level Spanish is required! Find out more here. |
