If Department of Homeland Security officials have abused or mistreated you, you
may be able to sue the United States government under the Federal Tort Claims
Act (“FTCA”).
Si oficiales del Departamento de Seguridad Nacional le han abusado o...
Months after the Executive Office for Immigration Review (EOIR) established an online payment portal for application fees required by immigration courts and the Board of Immigration Appeals, systematic problems remain. The National Immigration...
This recording is eligible for CLE credit. The number of credits approved for this recorded session is based on those awarded by the Washington State Bar. If you are barred outside of the Washington State, please refer to your State Bar as to what...
This explainer goes over what the administration tried to change about appealing immigration court decisions in March of 2026; what the federal court stopped from going into effect after advocates sued; and what portions of the rule remain.
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...
Immigration judges continue to pretermit asylum applications and deny asylum seekers a day in court, based on alleged deficiencies in the I-589 and/or based on the alleged failure to state a prima facie case for relief. This template is designed to...
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...
As noncitizens continue to face unreasonable adjudication delays by USCIS, immigrant defenders must consider whether challenging the delay in federal court will protect the client’s interests.
This recording is eligible for CLE credit. The number of...
The Federal Tort Claims Act (FTCA) waives the United States’ sovereign immunity and authorizes suits for money damages based on the negligent acts or omissions of federal employees, and, in some instances, intentional misconduct of such employees...