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We are the Children’s Immigration Law Academy (CILA), an expert legal resource center created by the American Bar Association (ABA). CILA builds capacity for those working to advance the rights of children seeking protection through trainings, technical assistance, and collaboration.

CILA serves nonprofit, pro bono, and private sector legal advocates who work with children in immigration-related proceedings. CILA began operations in Houston, Texas in late 2015.

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Through our work, we hope to ensure more immigrant youth are represented and to provide the resources and expertise needed to support those who endeavor to represent them.

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Disclaimer: If you are an advocate, please know that information included here is not intended to be a substitute for independent legal research. For youth, please know that most information on CILA’s website is intended for attorneys, legal staff, and social services staff. For information for youth, visit CILA’s youth page. Immigration law is complex and changes frequently. The information provided here is not a substitute for legal advice from an immigration lawyer familiar with your case.
Si eres defensor, la información incluida aquí no sustituya una investigación legal independiente. Para jóvenes, la mayoría de la información que contiene nuestra página web fue creada para defensores y otras personas que trabajan en servicios legales o servicios sociales para jóvenes. Para información creada para ustedes, visiten nuestra página aquí. El derecho inmigratorio es complejo y hay cambios frecuentemente. La información incluida aquí no sustituya los consejos legales de un abogado que se especialice en el derecho inmigratorio con conocimiento de su caso.

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