On the first day of his presidency, President Trump signed dozens of Executive Orders, including at least twelve that relate directly to immigration. This explainer gives an overview of what’s happened in week 1 and what we can expect next.
The Laken Riley Act exploits a tragic murder to criminalize immigrant populations, vastly expand immigration detention, and encourage anti-immigrant states to file lawsuits against the federal government for certain immigration decisions it makes...
Setting the Record Straight About Sanctuary Policies: A Response to Threats Against Sanctuary Cities
This resource explains how and why sanctuary policies are lawful and constitutionally protected, despite recent attacks from America First Legal and the Department of Justice.
A stay of removal prevents the Department of Homeland Security from executing a final order of removal against a person. DHS, immigration judges, the Board of Immigration Appeals, and the U.S. courts of appeals all have the authority to grant stays...
This recording is eligible for CLE credit. The number of credits approved for this recorded session is based on those rewarded by the Washington State Bar. If you are barred outside of the Washington State, please refer to your State Bar as to what...
Being a lawful permanent resident (LPR) of the United States carries important benefits, including the right to live and work in the United States and the ability to apply for U.S. citizenship after certain requirements are met. However, in some...
This practice advisory discusses the requirements to bring an action under 8 U.S.C. § 1503(a) for individuals who are within the United States and reviews the limitations on Section 1503(a) actions, in particular for those who are currently in...
On November 25, 2024, the U.S. District Court for the District of Maryland granted final
approval of a settlement agreement reached by the parties in J.O.P. v. DHS, No. 8:19-CV01944-SAG (D. Md.). The settlement agreement is the culmination of a class...
This one-pager discusses five key takeaways about the J.O.P. settlement agreement, addressing some frequently asked questions received by the J.O.P. Class Counsel team. The one-pager is a must-read for practitioners who represent clients with prior...
This resource is designed to help immigration practitioners stay current on significant case law developments over the past year in the intersection of immigration and criminal law. It begins with an overview of notable case law developments before...