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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.

American Immigration Council Practice advisory Oct 5, 2021 Direct PDF available

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