Last week, I had the privilege of traveling with ABA President-elect Barbara Howard to visit ProBAR, a long-standing ABA legal services program in Harlingen, Texas. President-elect Howard came away inspired by ProBAR staff and moved by the clients and advocates she met there.
For many migrants seeking safety and opportunity, South Texas is the first stop in their immigration journey.
Children, adults, and families come to the United States from countries around the world fleeing circumstances that threaten their security and stability. Many arrive at our border seeking protection from violence and persecution, and face tremendous obstacles to securing immigration relief. Access to legal information and representation gives them a chance to gain safety and stability in the United States and begin contributing to our society in countless ways.
