ABA Section of Civil Rights and Social Justice 93d ago

Welcome to the second day of CRSJ's Civil Rights Boot Camp 2.0. Contact CRSJ@americanbar.org for details & how to get involved! -- Join us for an engaging webinar highlighting meaningful pro bono opportunities across the ABA’s immigration response, including the South Texas Pro Bono Asylum Representation Project (ProBAR), the Immigration Justice Project (IJP), the Children’s Immigration Law Academy (CILA), and the Commission on Immigration National (COIN). This dynamic session will introduce participants to civil rights–centered roles within the immigration system — from representing detained adults and unaccompanied children to court observation, country conditions research, mentorship, and remote volunteering. Panelists will spotlight real-world opportunities such as the national court-watching initiative, Baltimore’s Safe City Hotline, remote legal assistance, and mentoring emerging advocates. Participants will gain insight into current due process challenges in immigration courts and detention facilities, key legal issues affecting asylum seekers and families, and the training and mentorship provided by ABA programs. Whether you’re a seasoned litigator, transactional attorney, retired lawyer, or newly barred, this webinar will provide practical guidance, flexible volunteer pathways, and a clear roadmap for making an immediate and lasting impact in this urgent area of justice. JoAnn Serrato – Managing Attorney, ABA ProBAR Amanda Bernardo – Deputy Director, ABA Commission on Immigration's Immigration Justice Project (IJP) Dalia Castillo-Granados – Director, ABA Children’s Immigration Law Academy (CILA) Emily McCabe – Pro Bono Counsel, ABA Commission on Immigration Michelle Jacobson (Moderator) – Chair, ABA Commission on Immigration; Partner, Fragomen, Del Rey, Bernsen & Loewy -- CRSJ's Civil Rights Boot Camp is a two-day, virtual summit that serves as a comprehensive resource for young lawyers, law students, public service attorneys, and advocates of all backgrounds. This initiative, led by the Section of Civil Rights and Social Justice, aims to provide the essential tools and training needed to practice civil rights law effectively.