“In October 2021, a pro bono team from Fried, Frank, Harris, Shriver & Jacobson LLP received notice that the Board of Immigration Appeals upheld an Immigration Judge’s grant of cancellation of removal, ending their client’s nearly three-year fight to avoid deportation and separation from his family.
Their win highlights the incredible impact that pro bono attorneys can make for clients – whatever the form of relief they seek and at every stage of their case.”
In addition to updates and reflections from ProBAR Director Kimi Jackson, the newsletter highlights staff perspectives and their achievements. Learn more about the recent work of Pro Bono attorneys and volunteers, as well as opportunities to get involved!
A program spotlight, featured in the Winter edition of the ProBAR Bulletin newsletter, highlights the Legal Department’s continued work and advocacy for migrant access to legal education and representation.
In honor of Hispanic Heritage Month, Priscilla Orta, Supervising Attorney at ProBAR, describes the connections between her family story – from Northern Mexico to the Rio Grande Valley after stops at Harvard and Columbia University – and her work serving migrant children.
ProBAR is excited to announce the creation of two new Know Your Rights resources for children we serve who speak Mayan languages!
