Civil Rights and Immigration Section Information

This section of the Austin Bar Association is dedicated to increasing access to information and collaboration on civil rights, immigration, and criminal law issues for attorneys in Central Texas. The section focuses primarily on training and informing attorneys about current issues related to these practice areas, as well as increasing collaboration among practitioners.

Meetings are held on the fourth Monday of the month from 11:45 a.m. to 1:15 p.m. at the Austin Bar. All are welcome to join. Questions? Contact Abby Anna Batko-Taylor.

Resources

Resources for Family Reunification for Children in Immigration Custody CLE
CLICK HERE for PowerPoint presentation.

Resources for Responding to Zero-Tolerance: Credible Fear and Immigration Bond Hearing Training CLE
CLICK HERE for  PowerPoint presentation

Handouts:
CLICK HERE for cover page and table of contents

CLICK HERE for materials 1: Credible Fear Interviews and Asylum

CLICK HERE for materials 2: Bond

CLICK HERE for materials 3: Additional resources

Volunteer Opportunities

These organizations are on the frontlines working with families at the border. Contact them to learn more about how to become a volunteer or to make a donation.

• Central Texas Office of Refugees
• Texas Civil Rights Project
• RAICES
• American Gateways
• ProBar
• Houston Immigration Legal Services Collaborative
• American Immigration Lawyers Association
• The Young Center's Child Advocate Program
• Migrant Center for Human Rights