Immigration Lawsuits and the APA: The Basics of a District Court Action
This Practice Advisory discusses the primary issues involved in a suit brought under the Administrative Procedure Act (APA) to challenge an unlawful agency action. The Advisory provides examples of how these issues have been decided in immigration cases and arguments that can be made to meet the various procedural requirements for an APA action.
Why it matters
Useful as a practitioner-oriented overview from American Immigration Council on Federal Court; review the source material for the most current authority and procedure.
Topics
Federal court
Evidence and procedure
Forums
Federal district court
Jurisdictions
National