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[Replaced_Texan]

I think most people who care probably already got this, but just in case there are one or two who didn't, this is a resource for lawyers who want to help out kids at the border:

More than 2,000 kids have been taken from their parents at the border, with more taken daily and shipped to child "detention centers." While many have said they feel helpless in the face of this tragedy, you are not. There's a lot you can do.

Below are a few ways you can help - but because things are moving so quickly, you can expect updates to the list coming soon.

1. Sign up to volunteer remotely or in-person.

The L4GG Foundation has partnered with AILA (the American Immigration Lawyers' Association) to help meet the need for volunteer lawyers to assist with the current humanitarian crisis.
If you need to work remotely (from home), you can help with remote bond hearings or prepare parole packets, or conduct country conditions research for pro se asylum seekers.
If you can travel for a week to Dilley, TX, you can volunteer with a group of L4GG lawyers to help immigrant mothers prepare for credible fear interviews.
If you live in Colorado, New Jersey, or Ohio, there are other ways to help in-person.
If you speak Spanish fluently, you can help translate (over the phone) for lawyers who don't speak Spanish but have time to represent immigrant clients. Training is available for most of these opportunities.
Bottom line: go to this form and fill it out so we know how you can help. Once you've filled it out, you'll get an email about next steps. Follow the instructions in the email.

2. Register for the family separation webinar on Wednesday (6/20) at 1pm Eastern.

We will provide an update on immigrant family separation, and you'll learn about volunteer opportunities.
You can also ask questions about any of the volunteer opportunities listed above.
If you can't attend in person, you will be able to view a recording afterwards.

3. Participate in protests and other actions to end family separation (join this Facebook group to learn more).

L4GG set up this group to help event organizers find one another, and to help interested activists connect with event organizers.
Join the group, read the posts, connect with event organizers, and do what you can to help/participate.