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The Political Asylum/Immigration Representation Project (PAIR) is the premier provider of pro bono immigration legal services to asylum-seekers and immigrants unjustly detained in Massachusetts. In FY 2012, PAIR coordinated pro bono attorney representation that exceeded $8 million, and overall PAIR has a 95% successful outcome in its asylum cases. PAIR provides hope and a new beginning to asylum-seekers, torture survivors and immigration detainees through your help.

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Our hearts go out to everyone after the explosions at the Boston Marathon. PAIR's two runners, David Black and Walid Sharara, are both safe although deeply shaken by what happened. Our thoughts are with them and with everyone affected by this tragedy.

Attend PAIR's Inspiring Annual Gala. PAIR's 2013 Gala is on Wednesday, June 19, 2013 at the Seaport World Trade Center. For more information on the event click here.

Sign up for a PAIR Pro Bono Training. PAIR hosts trainings throughout the year for pro bono attorneys eager to represent asylum-seekers and people in immigration detention. More information and sign up here.

PAIR’s Access to Justice Fellow Honored. Martha Koster, PAIR’s Access to Justice Fellow and a member in Mintz Levin’s Litigation Section was honored at the Access to Justice Kick-Off Event on September 27, 2012, at the John Adams Courthouse in Boston.

PAIR Honored with Grant In Memoriam. PAIR thanks the Lenny Zakim Fund for a special $10,000 grant in memory of Jonathan Samen, a beloved board member of the Lenny Zakim Fund and a dedicated public servant, who passed away in August 2012.

Come with PAIR to "Know Your Rights" in Detention. PAIR conducts monthly “Know Your Rights” presentations for ICE detainees in Bristol, Plymouth & Suffolk Counties. Join us.

Volunteer to Represent an Asylum-Seeker. PAIR has compelling asylum clients seeking pro bono counsel, and has won many recent asylum victories. Join us.

Pro Bono Work Makes a Difference. Read about the lasting difference pro bono attorneys make by Kathy Henry of Plymouth Rock Assurance, in the Boston Bar Journal.

Join PAIR's Associates Honor Roll. Donate the equivalent of one billable hour, or $250, to join the Honor Roll here.