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Velasquez v. Miranda Supreme Court of Pennsylvania

Velasquez v. Miranda Supreme Court of Pennsylvania (February 1 2024). NIWAP, represented by K & L Gates, filed an amicus brief on appeal from the judgement of the Superior Court of Pennsylvania dated June 20, 2023. The amicus brief argues that any confusion regarding the role of Pennsylvania courts in the process of obtaining SIJ status jeopardizes the ability of a child who is otherwise eligible for SIJ status to receive the protections created for them by Congress. State courts must fulfill th

NIWAP Library Amicus brief Jan 7, 2025 Direct PDF available

Why it matters

Useful as an amicus or advocacy example on Special Immigrant; confirm the cited authority and procedural posture before adapting it.

Topics

Special immigrant Children and SIJS

Forums

Immigration court BIA

Jurisdictions

National