With the increased media attention on the United States’ Southern border, CILA wanted to provide some information regarding the systems involved and context to what is happening. The Fact Sheet …
CILA Issues Fact Sheet Regarding Unaccompanied Children at the Border Read More »
Last month, CILA worked with the American Bar Association (ABA) Commission on Immigration (COI) and our COI sister projects, South Texas Pro Bono Asylum Representation Project (ProBAR) and the Immigration …
View Recordings of the ABA’s Free CLE on Asylum Law for Pro Bono Attorneys Read More »
The ABA’s Children’s Immigration Law Academy (CILA) is located in Houston, Texas. As part of the Houston legal community, CILA wants to uplift the work of several local organizations looking …
High Need for Pro Bono Attorneys in Houston, Texas Read More »
CILA is excited to announce a free, virtual two day continuing legal education (CLE) training on asylum law, geared toward pro bono attorneys across the country. The training entitled Defend …
Join the ABA for a Free Two Day CLE on Asylum Law for Pro Bono Attorneys Read More »
The American Bar Association (ABA) established the National Celebration of Pro Bono week in 2009 through the ABA’s Standing Committee on Pro Bono and Public Service. Organizations across the country participate in …
CILA is very excited to share a new resource, the CILA Pro Bono Guide! The 101-page Guide will help attorneys working with children and youth in immigration cases. It covers …
CILA recently launched a new webpage regarding creative models for pro bono engagement. On this new webpage, CILA will highlight expert pro bono tips, resources, and different pro bono programs to help …
The ABA Commission on Immigration recently released a short video entitled Tu Futuro, Tu Voz (Your Future, Your Voice). The short video, just over fourteen minutes and available in both …
Tu Futuro, Tu Voz (Your Future, Your Voice), A Video By Youth For Youth Read More »
The numbers speak for themselves. Representation makes a significant difference in the lives of children facing deportation. Many children have legal relief available that could offer them protection and more …
Working Together to Empower Children Facing Deportation in Your Community Read More »
The December issue of Houstonia Magazine hit newsstands over the weekend, and included in it was an article about CILA. Houstonia profiled our work as a legal resource center and …
