Angelina Jolie, Microsoft Corp., law firms and corporate law departments join forces to create a legal system for children of parents involved in the immigration procedures of the United States.Children in Need of Defense (KIND) will provide pro bono legal defense for unaccompanied children, according to the Redmond computer giant (NASDAQ: MSFT) and Angelina Jolie, a celebrity actress also known for her humanitarian work.
"Through our support of nature, we hope to inspire the participation of many other representatives of our legal community to offer these children the basic protection they need. Each lawyer has a professional responsibility to provide pro bono legal services to those who can not pay, "said Brad Smith, Microsoft general counsel, in a statement.
Angelina Jolie said that the United States does not provide lawyers for the children of parents involved in court proceedings on immigration.
"These kids often have nothing, no money, no support and no family, they are still looking to America's promises of a better life. But many end up getting lost, traumatized and, finally, forgotten, "Jolie said in a statement.
So far, nature has received more than $ 2 million in donations and more than 25 law firms and corporate law departments have pledged to contribute more than 13,000 pro bono hours NATURE during the first years operation. The agency will be based in Washington, DC
