In the current climate, immigration needs are still high. Especially at the South Texas Border. Spanish speaking attorneys are needed now more than ever to continue helping the unaccompanied minor crisis. I was particularly inspired and captivated by Hugo Chaviano , who is the Deputy Director of South Texas Pro Bono Asylum Representation Project, for his willingness to stand up for Hispanic legal rights and go to the border to help those in need. Read Hugo Chaviano's piece on his decision to go to the South Texas Border and his efforts to help the ongoing crisis.
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As tensions escalate on the Mexican border, the American Bar Association urges Congress and the White House to craft a comprehensive, peaceful resolution to our nation’s immigration challenges and to devote more resources to alleviate the backlog of asylum claims on the border and in United States’ immigration courts.
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Your support of the Hispanic Commission’s work is greatly appreciated and will help expand on our accomplishments and activities to date. The Commission is working on a variety of programs, including unauthorized practice of law (Notario Fraud), language access in the courts, voting rights, and much more.
We conducted a half-day CLE program on timely topics pertinent to the Hispanic Legal Profession. For more information about the Commission, and to learn about future events please visit https://www.ambar.org/chlrr or contact Skip Harsh at skip.harsh@americanbar.org
Learn - MoreABA Commission on Hispanic Legal Rights & Responsibilities: 321 N. Clark St., Suite 1700 Chicago, Illinois 60654 | Tel: (312) 988‐5137 | Email: skip.harsch@americanbar.org for inquiries
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