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ABA Fund for Justice and Education
June is National Immigrant Heritage Month. Join the American Bar Association in safeguarding the legal journey of immigrants and honoring the incredible diversity that has shaped our nation.
Access to Justice Knows No Borders
The ABA Fund for Justice and Education (ABA FJE), the charitable arm of the American Bar Association, is proud to spotlight programs and stories of immigrants who have shown incredible resilience in pursuit of a better life. Donor support makes these life-changing programs possible.
ABA South Texas Pro Bono Asylum Representation Project (ProBAR)
ProBAR empowers immigrants in the Rio Grande Valley border region through high-quality legal education, representation, and connections to services. In 2022, ProBAR Protected the rights of more than 31,000 children and adults in federal custody.
ABA Children's Immigration Law Academy (CILA)
Provides nationwide virtual “boot camp” training to advocates working with unaccompanied children in detention.
ABA Immigration Justice Project (IJP)
In partnership with IJP, San Diego County offers free legal representation to those facing deportation.
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John Lennon vs. The U.S.A.: The Inside Story of the Most Bitterly Contested and Influential Deportation Case in United States History
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Safe Haven in America: Battles to Open the Golden Door
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Her Honor: Stories of Challenge and Triumph from Women Judges
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