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...
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...
We can’t know for certain what will happen once Trump is in office, beginning on January 20 of 2025. However, he has announced various plans, as have people who were part of his prior administration and who will likely be part of his new one. In this...
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...
UPDATE: A court ruling from November 2024 has likely permanently ended the Keeping Families Together process.
The Keeping Families Together (KFT) process, which was announced by the Department of Homeland Security in June 2024, could help up to 550...
U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) has increasingly alleged that Temporary Protected Status (TPS) applicants—primarily Venezuelans—have smuggled a family member when entering the United States. This practice advisory begins by...
On November 4, 2024, the National Immigration Project submitted a comment calling on the Department of Homeland Security and the Executive Office for Immigration Review to rescind proposed rules which would expand asylum bans. The proposed changes...