Library of Legal Resources Related to the Rule of Law and Immigration Services

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In response to the recent attacks on the rule of law, which include the independence of the judiciary, law firms and lawyers, LACBA and the Consumers Attorneys Association of Los Angeles (CAALA) have been holding regular meetings with representatives from bar associations and legal aid organizations and other interested parties to discuss and plan efforts to protect the rule of law. If you would like to join these meetings, please contact CAALA President Martin Aarons.

This library is a product of this non-partisan collaboration between LACBA and CAALA and provides a centralized listing of legal resources related to the rule of law, including live and recorded webinars, publications and listing of legal clinics and volunteer opportunities.  The purpose of this library is to educate members of the public regarding their legal rights, especially in the immigration context, and more generally the rule of law, the American democratic system and the role of the judiciary, judges and lawyers in preserving this system. The library also provides a listing of places where immigrants can seek pro bono assistance in immigration matters as well as places where lawyers and law students can volunteer to provide this assistance. It is our hope that this library will facilitate and encourage collaboration by all who are interested in protecting the rule of law in our country.

This library is in its early stages and its content will be regularly updated. If you would like to add any material to this library or have suggestions or questions, please contact LACBA's Director of Web Services, Tom Horne.

If you are a member of LACBA, you can join the rule of law listserve, where members engage in lively debate and exchange information regarding the rule of law and current developments/circumstances.

The resources listed here represent the efforts of the legal community at large and come from a wide variety of sources, including LACBA, CAALA and other bar associations as well as other non-profit organizations from throughout the country.  Any resource posted or linked in this library recognizes the identity of the organization responsible for creation of the resource.

DISCLAIMER:  This listing is provided solely for informational purposes and convenience. Inclusion in this list does not signify endorsement by LACBA or CAALA of any provider or the content of any legal resource.  Neither LACBA or CAALA is providing legal advice, and users are advised to conduct their own research and seek legal or other professional advice on their specific situation.

TABLE OF CONTENTS

I. IMMIGRATION

A. KNOW YOUR RIGHTS

B. LEGAL AID CLINICS AND ORGANIZATIONS

C.  FAMILY PLANNING IN PREPARATION FOR POSSIBLE DEPORTATION OR INCARCERATION

D.  LOCATING PERSONS IN ICE CUSTODY OR REPORTING ICE ACTIVITY

E. TRAINING FOR ATTORNEYS HANDLING IMMIGRATION CASES

F. TRAINING AND EXEMPLARS FOR ATTORNEYS HANDLING HABEAS PETITIONS FOR DETAINED IMMIGRANTS
 

II. CIVICS EDUCATION RE RULE OF LAW
 

III. FILMS - PRESERVING THE RULE OF LAW

IV. LITIGATION TRACKER -- THE TRUMP ADMINISTRATION 
 

V. ATTACKS ON THE INDEPENDENCE OF THE JUDICIARY / JUDGES AND LAWYERS / LAW FIRMS
 

VI. PROTECTION OF NONPROFIT ORGANIZATIONS
 

VII. PRO BONO OPPORTUNITIES FOR LAWYERS AND LAW STUDENTS

A. RELATED TO IMMIGRATION

B. CIVICS EDUCATION

C. OTHER CONTEXTS

 

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I. IMMIGRATION

A. KNOW YOUR RIGHTS

• A free webinar to provide guidance on workplace rights for employees with temporary immigration statuses--such as TPS, humanitarian parole, and deferred action--when their work permits are revoked or otherwise expire, including information on work permit validity, automatic extensions, Form I-9, reverification, document abuse, and related labor protections. This webinar will have simultaneous interpretation between English and Spanish. This program will not be recorded.
  January 26, 2026, at 10:00 am
  Register here: Understanding Your Rights When Losing Work Authorization: FAQs for Immigrant Workers and Advocates 
  Provider: National Immigration Law Center (NILC)
   

• Essential information for immigrants in 2025 regarding their rights. Presented in multiple languages (English, Spanish, Dari, Pashto, Vietnamese and Ukrainian)
  See here: Resources for Immigrants - IILA
  Provider:  International Institute of Los Angeles (IILA)
   

•   En Espanol:  Conozca sus derechos durante y después de los encuentros con ICE
  Know Your Rights During and After ICE Encounters
  This free seminar aims to educate people about their legal rights when encountering ICE, whether in public, in their homes, or at work. Employers will also learn their rights during ICE raids. Learn additional information on how to navigate next steps after you or someone you know is detained.
  Recorded: October 30, 2025.
  Provider: LACBA's Immigration & Nationality Law Section
   
•   "Know Your Rights"
  Recorded: June 26, 2025
  Download the Power Point Presentation
  Provider:  LACBA Immigration and Nationality Law Section
   
• Immigrants' Rights:  A comprehensive online guide to immigrants' rights under the Constitution.
  Provider:  ACLU
   
• Public Counsel has created a series of “Know Your Rights” guidelines for immigrant interactions with ICE, during Homeland Security wellness checks, and when registering with governmental authorities.  It also has provided guidelines for nonprofits and small business owners relating to their interactions with ICE. See here: https://publiccounsel.org/kyr-immigration-resources/
  Provider:  Public Counsel
   
• CAIR has prepared numerous “Know Your Rights” guides applicable to the following circumstances: when protesting, when interacting with law enforcement, while traveling, as an employee and as a student.
  Available in multiple languages: English, Arabic, Bengali, Bosnian, Farsi, Somali, and Urdu.
  Visit the CAIR site here.
  Provider:   Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR) 
   
• Guidance for Businesses on ICE Enforcement
  Provider:  Councilwoman Katy Yaroslavsky | Los Angeles Council District Five
   
• The ILRC has posted a variety of materials to educate the community and prepare individuals for possible encounters with immigration authorities.
  See here:https://www.ilrc.org/community-resources/know-your-rights and https://www.ilrc.org/community-resources
  Provider: Immigrant Legal Resource Center
   
•   The ILRC presented a recorded webinar in January 2024 entitled “Immigration Know your rights and Advocate Training."
  Available in English and Spanish
  See here: https://www.ilrc.org/community-resources/know-your-rights/immigration-know-your-rights-and-advocate-training
  Provider:  Immigrant Legal Resource Center
   

• Consumer Alert on Notario Fraud, Obtaining Immigration Legal Help, Locating Detained People
  Issued June 27, 2025
  Provider: State of California Department of Justice, Office of the Attorney General

• Protect Yourself from Immigration Scams, PDF
  Provider: State of California Department of Justice, Office of the Attorney General

• Protect Yourself from Immigration Scams 06.25 Spanish, PDF
  Provider: State of California Department of Justice, Office of the Attorney General

• Searching for a loved one in ICE custody? Here’s what you need to know | LAist
  Provider:  LAIST, Radio Station 89.3 FM
   
• Guidelines for nonprofit and social service providers regarding how they can protect their clients in the event of law enforcement activity at their facilities/buildings
  Provider:  Northwest Immigrant Rights Project
   
• NIRP has compiled several resources to help people understand their rights when interacting with various law enforcement officials and officers in various immigration related contexts. Resources are available in numerous languages.
  See here: https://nwirp.org/resources/kyr/
  Provider:  Northwest Immigrant Rights Project
   
• The Coalition for Human Immigrant Rights (CHIRLA) has posted numerous resources to inform the immigrant community of its rights. See here: https://www.chirla.org/myrights/ and https://www.chirla.org/resources/know-your-rights/
  Provider:  Coalition for Human Immigrant Rights (CHIRLA)
   
• Long Beach Forward has posted a series of videos addressing issues that arise in encounters with ICE. Available in multiple languages. See here: https://www.wehaverights.us/
  Provider:  Long Beach Forward
   
• The East Los Angeles Occupational Center has posted pre-recorded informational workshops provided by LAUSD, with a focus on immigration issues in schools.
  See here: Know Your Rights! - Recorded Webinars Available | East Los Angeles Occupational Center
  Provider:  Los Angeles Unified School District + East Los Angeles Occupational Center
   
• RepresentLA hosts an immigration workshop on the last Wednesday of every month from noon to 2 p.m. at the South Whittier Community Resources Center.  The workshop covers a wide range of immigration related topics such as:  avoiding scams, understanding your rights in immigration court and determining eligibility for family-based immigration and citizenship.
  See here: RepresentLA
  Provider:  RepresentLA
   
• The L.A. County Office of Immigrant Affairs has an online calendar of “know your rights” and legal assistance workshops. 
  See here: Events Calendar - Office of Immigrant Affairs. 
  
  It also posts immigration resources.
  See here: Immigration Information/ Education (explainers) - Office of Immigrant Affairs
  Provider:  L.A. County Office of Immigrant Affairs
   
• Los Angeles City Councilmember Eunisses Hernandez’s website has a “know your rights” resource page. 
  See here: Immigrant Rights - Resources | Council District 1 Welcome Site. 
  You can reach the council member’s City Hall office at (213) 473-7001, the Glassell Park field office at (323) 709-1800, and the Westlake district office at (213) 314-6290.
  Provider:  Los Angeles City Councilmember Eunisses Hernandez (Council District 1)
   

B. LEGAL AID CLINICS AND ORGANIZATIONS

Listed here, in alphabetical order, are organizations and groups that provide low-cost or pro bono legal assistance or representation in immigration matters.
 

You can also search for an immigration lawyer through the following links:

• LACBA's SmartLaw Lawyer Referral Service:  https://smartlaw.org/?pg=ClientReferrals.
   
• American Immigration Lawyers Association https://ailalawyer.com/
   

C.  FAMILY PLANNING IN PREPARATION FOR POSSIBLE DEPORTATION OR INCARCERATION

• Free ZOOM workshop on how to prepare your loved ones for crisis or disaster with a Family Preparedness Plan.  An immigration advocate will help you create a plan for your family and connect with more resources, including emergency childcare. Services offered in English and Spanish.
  December 11, 2025, 5:00-7:00 p.m.
  Register here.
  Provider:  Legal Aid Foundation of Los Angeles
   

• Step- by-step family plan for immigrant families to prepare for immigration emergencies, including care of their children.  Includes sample authorization forms and other pertinent documents.
  In English, see here.
  In Spanish, see here.
  Provider:  International Institute of Los Angeles (IILA)

• Essential information for parents detained by ICE regarding contact with and planning for care of their children during detention.
  In Spanish. See here.
  Provider: The Center for Law and Social Policy (CLASP) and National Immigration Law Center
   

•   Options for Undocumented Parents to Protect their Children in Case of Deportation
  Recorded: July 8, 2025
  
  Handouts from this Program:
  
  Options for Children of Undocumented Parents (downloadable PowerPoint)
  
  Homeland Security Policy Alert:  Special Immigrant Juvenile Classification and Deferred Action
  
  Caregiver's Authorization Affidavit
  
  Authorization to Consent to Medical/Dental Care of Minors
  
  Comparison of Guardians With Other Nonparent Caregivers
  
  Provider:  LACBA International Law Section
  
   
• Bet Tzedek has created a toolkit (in English and Spanish) to assist undocumented and mixed-status families make plans for their families and children in preparation for possible deportation or separation emergency.
  See here: https://bettzedek.org/our-services/resources/
  Provider:  Bet Tzedek
   
• Being Prepared Makes Us Stronger: A Guide for Undocumented Families
  Downloadable Brochures in English and Spanish
  Provider: Immigration Psychology Partnership
   
• Public Counsel has created a guidebook (in English and Spanish)  to plan for child care in the event of deportation or other immigration emergency.
  See here: https://publiccounsel.org/kyr-immigration-resources/
  Provider:  Public Counsel
   
• The Coalition for Human Immigrant Rights (CHIRLA) provides planning tips and discusses the Caregiver Authorization Affidavit.
  See here: https://www.chirla.org/myrights/
   

D.  LOCATING PERSONS IN ICE CUSTODY OR REPORTING ICE ACTIVITY

• The U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) maintains an online system for locating a detainee who is currently in ICE custody or wo has been in U.S. Customs and Border Protection’s custody for more than 48 hours. 
  See here:  https://locator.ice.gov/odls/#/search
   
• To locate persons in ICE custody, see Coalition for Human Immigrant Rights (CHIRLA)  https://www.chirla.org/myrights/. 
  For assistance, call CHIRLA’s Immigrant Assistance Line at 888-624-4752
   
• To report ICE activity and enforcement actions, see list of contacts compiled by the ACLU Southern California Rapid Response Network | ACLU of Southern California and California Collaborative for Immigrant Justice Find your local California Rapid Response hotline | CCIJ
   

E.  TRAINING FOR ATTORNEYS HANDLING IMMIGRATION CASES

The following training is primarily intended for attorneys who want to help in the current crisis but do not have expertise in immigration law.
 

• The Supreme Court’s Immigration Shadow Docket: How Emergency Orders are Reshaping the Law.
  Discussion led by Professor Stephen Vladeck
  March 2, 2026, 11:00-12:30 PST
  Free Zoom Webinar but registration required. Register here.
  CLE Credit Provided
  Provider: The Center for Human Rights & Constitutional Law
  
   
•   Immigration Relief:  An Introduction
  This introductory training provides an overview of the immigration relief options for individuals seeking legal status in the U.S. This training session will cover basic principles of immigration law for non-immigration attorneys seeking to offer legal assistance to immigrant community members. Attorneys who participate in this training will gain a foundational understanding necessary to conduct basic immigration legal screenings with community members.  
  See recording of event in July 2025 here: https://youtu.be/35FiG1cr-GU. 
  Access materials here
  Providers:  Counsel for Justice and Beverly Hills Bar Association
   
•   Family Preparedness: What Attorneys Working with Immigrant Parents Need to Know
  This free presentation  will provide practical tips for attorneys who work with immigrant families at risk of separation due to detention or deportation. With the goal of reducing a family’s risk of child welfare involvement, the presentation focuses on creating care plans based on whether a parent wishes to reunite with their child in their country of origin or have their child remain in the United States with a caregiver. It equips attorneys with the knowledge to guide families in gathering critical documents, naming trusted caregivers, and navigating complex custody issues with safety and dignity in mind. Earn 1.00 CA CLE hour of General credit, or Family Law LSCLE
  See recording of the August 29 event here.
  Providers: Public Counsel and Beverly Hills Bar Association.
   
•   Supporting Our Immigrant Families: The Path Forward
  A Free Zoom Program
  Recorded July 15, 2025
  See the Resources Related to This Training
  Providers: Mexican American Bar Association, Los Angeles Incubator Consortium, Southwestern Law Community Lawyering Clinic, San Fernando Valley Bar Association, National Immigration Project, and the Orange County Legal Consortium
   
• The Ninth Circuit has developed a comprehensive immigration outline for handling petitions for review in immigration proceedings.
  See here:  https://www.ca9.uscourts.gov/guides/immigration-outline/
  Provider:  Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals
  
   
•   Recent immigration related updates
  View the Video
  Recorded: May 21, 2025
  Provider: Northwest Immigrant Rights Project
   
• To stay on top of immigration law updates during the Trump Administration, see here:  https://immpolicytracking.org/
  Provider:  Immigration Policy Tracking Policy
   

• VECINA has a series of free online courses to give volunteers the tools they need to advocate for immigrants and refugees in need.
  Provider: VECINA

The following organizations have posted training material and resources on their websites:

• The Acacia Center for Justice. See here: Legal Resources - Acacia Center for Justice
• Immigration Legal Resource Center.  See here: https://www.ilrc.org/
• The Immigrant Justice Network. See here: https://immigrantjusticenetwork.org/
• The New Americans Campaign. See here: https://www.newamericanscampaign.org/
• The Collective Freedom Project.  See here: https://www.collectivefreedomproject.org/
• United Coalition for Immigrant Services. See here: https://www.united-coalition.org/
   

F. TRAINING AND EXEMPLARS FOR ATTORNEYS HANDLING HABEAS PETITIONS FOR DETAINED IMMIGRANTS
 

• Acacia Center for Justice, through its Habeas Bridge Project, offers training and exemplars for attorneys filing emergency habeas petitions to secure the release or prevent the transfer of detained immigrants.  
  
  The Practitioner’s Hub includes templates and recent decisions that support advocacy—especially in California and the Ninth Circuit.
  
  The Habeas Filing Checklist should be used to stay on track when filing serving habeas petitions in the Southern District of California (S.D. Cal.).
  
  If you are interested in volunteering, please complete this form. 
  
  For additional information or to provide feedback, send an email to habeasbridge@acaciajustice.org and check out acaciajustice.org 
  
  Provider:  Acacia Center for Justice
  
   
•   Training for Habeas Corpus
  See video here: Video: Habeas Corpus CLE Training | National Lawyers Guild International Committee
  Recorded: June 14, 2025
  This training covered what Habeas Corpus is, how to file, and how to support a Habeas filing in court. The training also discusses the difference between a petition for declaratory relief versus habeas corpus and when each is more appropriate.
  Providers: National Lawyers Guild International Committee and the San Francisco Chapter of the National Lawyers Guild
   
• Information about how to begin a habeas action in district courts nationwide along with relevant exemplars/forms. 
  See here:  Habeas Corpus (Section 2241) Packet Links - Google Sheets
   
• For attorneys handling habeas filings for children wrongfully taken into custody, contact: Rebecca Scholtz at the National Immigration Project (www.nipnlg.org) for guidance.  
   

II. CIVICS EDUCATION RE RULE OF LAW

These resources are suited for self-education as well as a basis for educational programs at schools, places of worship, work places, town halls, etc., regarding our system of governance and the rule of law.

• The May/June edition of the Cleveland Metropolitan Bar Journal was devoted to the rule of law and features 35 essays from attorneys, judges, and thought leaders. 
  See here: May/June 2025 Bar Journal - CMBA News and Information
   

•   Judges & Politics Town Halls - Your Questions Answered
  Video Series on YouTube
  Provider:  California Judges Association’s Judicial Fairness Coalition
   
• Civics Break is a non-partisan course that examines the rule of law, how courts fit into the American democratic system, what judges do, and how courts and judges affect our lives. Online Course
  Provider:  Duke Law, Bolch Judicial Institute

• The Rule of Law in America is a new CLE series from the ABA which explores the integrity of our legal system and the vital role of an independent judiciary.  Experts discuss how to safeguard the rule of law, preserve the public trust, and ensure justice remains free from political influence.
  Provider: American Bar Association

• Speak Up for Justice is a non-partisan organization dedicated to the defense of the rule of law and independence of the judiciary and judges.  It presents regular webinars with speakers drawn from a cross-section of judicial officers, academics, bar associations and other interested parties. 
  To view their past recorded webinars or register for upcoming webinars, see here:  https://speakupforjustice.law/
  Provider:  Speak Up for Justice

• “It’s the Law” is a new short-form video series on TikTok in which UC Berkeley Law Dean Erwin Chemerinsky addresses pressing legal questions relating to the rule of law.
  Follow this link.
  Provider:  UC Berkeley Law Dean Erwin Chemerinsky

• Resource Guide for Judicial Independence
  Posting of resources, including presentations, handouts, how-to guides, and articles related to the importance of a free and impartial judiciary.
  Provider:  Judicial Fairness Coalition, a Committee of the California Judges Association

• An ongoing speaker series devoted to the rule of law offered by Stanford Law School. 
  See here for a listing of upcoming events:
  Neukom Center for the Rule of Law - Programs and Centers - Stanford Law School.
  Provider:  Stanford Law School – Neukon Center for the Rule of Law
  

 

III. FILMS - PRESERVING THE RULE OF LAW

LACBA’s International Law Section is hosting a series of films that relate to the battle for the rule of law in other countries, followed by discussions with interested parties.  
Attendance is free.  Sponsorships are welcome.  

Please consider becoming a Diamond ($1000), Gold ($500), or Silver ($200) sponsor, to keep International Movie Night free and open to the public. CLICK HERE TO SPONSOR

 

 

IV. LITIGATION TRACKER -- THE TRUMP ADMINISTRATION

The following websites track litigation filed by and against the Trump Administration since January 20, 2025.  This information is helpful to plan amicus participation in pending litigation.

• Lawfare
   
• Just Security
   
• CalMatters (only cases filed by California)
   
• Legal Defense Fund (only cases filed by LDF)
   
• Civil Rights Clearinghouse (focus on civil rights litigation)
   
• Justice Action Center -Litigation Tracker (focus on immigration litigation)

For a listing of litigation tracking websites focused on environmental issues, see: https://legal-planet.org/2025/03/06/tracking-the-trump-administration/.

 

V. ATTACKS ON THE INDEPENDENCE OF THE JUDICIARY /
JUDGES AND LAWYERS / LAW FIRMS

A. Judiciary/Judges

• On June 24, 2025, the United States and the United States Department of Homeland Security filed a lawsuit against individual judges in District Court of Maryland, seeking declaratory and injunctive relief.  See complaint.
  
  On August 26, 2025, the District Court dismissed this Complaint. See ruling
   
• On July 28, 2025, the U.S. Justice Department filed a formal complaint with Chief Judge Sri Srinivasan of the D.C. Circuit against U.S. District Judge James Boasberg alleging misconduct, and demanding that he be removed from a high-profile deportation case and face reprimand.  See complaint.
   
• On December 19, 2025, the Sixth’s Circuit’s Judicial Council dismissed this complaint.  See ruling.
   
• On July 31, 2025 - Speak Up For Justice forum titled “Judges Break Their Silence: Attacks, Intimidation, and Threats to Democracy.” Five sitting federal district judges from across the country share their experiences with harassment, threats, and the growing danger facing judicial independence.
  See www.SpeakUpForJustice.law.

B.  Lawyers/Law Firms

On February 6, 2026,  the DC Circuit consolidated the four below identified appeals and set a briefing schedule in March/April 2026. See court’s order here.
 

• Executive Action against the Law Firm of Perkins Coie LLP and Related Lawsuit
   
  • March 6, 2025 – Executive Order Titled “Addressing Risks from Perkins Coie LLP”
     
  • Perkins Coie sued the Trump Administration. For copy of related filings, see here: https://www.perkinscoiefacts.com/
     
  • April 7, 2025 – Amicus Brief filed by numerous bar associations (including LACBA)
     
  • May 2, 2025 – Opinion of District Judge Beryl Howell holding the Executive Order is unconstitutional and granting permanent injunction.
    Ruling is on appeal before the U.S. Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia Circuit.
     
• Executive Action against the Law Firm of Jenner & Block and Related Lawsuit
   
  • March 25, 2025  - Executive Order titled “Addressing Risks from Jenner & Block”
     
  • Jenner & Block sued the Trump Administration.
     
  • May 23, 2025 – Opinion of District Judge John Bates holding the Executive Order is unconstitutional and granting permanent injunction. 
    Ruling is on appeal before the U.S. Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia Circuit.
     
• Executive Action against the Law Firm of Wilmer Hale and Related Lawsuit
  • March 27, 2028 – Executive Order Titled “Addressing Risks from WilmerHale”
     
  • Wilmer Hale sued the Trump Administration.
     
  • May 27, 2025 – Opinion of District Judge Richard Leon holding the Executive Order is unconstitutional and granting permanent injunction.
    Ruling is on appeal before the U.S. Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia Circuit.
     
• Executive Action against the Law Firm of Susman Godfrey and Related Lawsuit
   
  • April 9, 2025 – Executive Order Titled “Addressing Risks from Susman Godfrey”
     
  • Susman Godfrey sued the Trump Administration. 
    For copy of related filings, see here: https://www.susmangodfrey.com/filings-relating-to-the-administrations-executive-order-against-susman-godfrey/
     
  • April 25, 2025 – Amicus Brief filed by numerous bar associations (including LACBA)
     
  • June 27, 2025 - Opinion of District Judge Loren AliKhan holding the Executive Order is unconstitutional and granting permanent injunction.

 

VI. PROTECTION OF NONPROFIT ORGANIZATIONS
 

Training for lawyers who want to help nonprofit organizations understand and protect themselves against funding freezes, adverse executive orders and other attacks on their operations.
Registration required here
Providers:  We the Action and Alliance for Justice

 

VII. PRO BONO OPPORTUNITIES FOR LAWYERS AND LAW STUDENTS

A. RELATED TO IMMIGRATION

• Volunteers needed for Counsel for Justice (CFJ) Immigration Clinic located at 300 N. Los Angeles Federal Building.  For information and to submit application, see here: Volunteer Programs | Join Today, Make Impact — Counsel for Justice (CFJ)
• The Ninth Circuit has a Pro Bono Program for attorneys and law students who want to volunteer to handle immigration cases.  For more information and to apply to program, see here: https://www.ca9.uscourts.gov/probono/.
   
• Volunteers needed for the San Fernando Valley Bar Association panel of pro bono and low-cost immigration attorneys.  For information and to volunteer, contact info@sfvba.org
   
• Amica Center for Immigrant Rights is seeking pro bono lawyers to represent immigrants who are detained or facing deportation. It routinely works with law firms, corporate legal departments, law school clinics, and immigration law firms and provides training and supervision.  
  See here for information or to volunteer: https://amicacenter.org/join-the-fight/become-a-pro-bono-partner/
  Provider:  Amica Center for Immigrant Rights
   
• Volunteers needed for Acacia Center for Justice which has launched the Habeas Bridge Project, a new initiative designed to provide rapid federal court relief for immigrants unlawfully detained in the Southern and Central Districts of California. This project brings together immigration attorneys and experienced federal practitioners to file urgent habeas petitions on behalf of vulnerable individuals facing detention without due process.  The project offers both onboarding and training specific to Southern California. (See training listed in Section I(E) of this library).  They are currently recruiting pro bono volunteers for the following positions:
   
  • Habeas mentors (Habeas "Buddies")
  • Federal litigators, and
  • Immigration attorneys to make referrals, and
  • Intake specialists to monitor our intake form and connect clients to mentors and litigators.  Intake specialists can be retirees or community volunteers.
  
  To get involved or be matched with a habeas buddy please visit this link:  https://tinyurl.com/HabeasBridge or acaciajustice.org. If you have questions, please email: habeasbridge@acaciajustice.org
  
  Provider:  Acacia Center for Justice

 

B. CIVICS EDUCATION

The battle for the rule of law requires a long term commitment to educating young people on how a democracy works. If you are interested in educating young people on civics, here are some opportunities:

• LACBA’s High School Mentoring Program at Wilson High School.   The meetings begin with 15-20 minutes of inspirational and informative speeches at the beginning of the meeting, with small group mentoring sessions afterwards.  This year, the dates for Mentoring Meetings (and the Zoom registration links) are as follows: 

Thursday, February 12, 2026, 12:45 p.m. to 1:50 p.m. 

Thursday, April 16, 2026, 12:45 p.m. to 1:50 p.m. 
 

• LACBA’s Dialogues on Freedom Program. LACBA is co-sponsoring this program with the Los Angeles Superior Court, Central District Court and Teach Democracy.  The program will take place this year on November 13-14, 2025. Judges and lawyers can register for individual sessions on these days here. 

 

C. OTHER CONTEXTS

• If you are interested in helping federal workers targeted by the administration to understand their rights and seek relief, see here: https://wetheaction.org/projects/2914-federal-workers-legal-defense-network
  Provider:  We the Action