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Immigrant Legal Resource Center Practice advisory Jul 21, 2017

Practice Alert on Flores v. Sessions: Ninth Circuit Holds that All Detained Children Have the Right to a Bond Hearing

This practice alert provides a summary of Flores v. Sessions , a recent Ninth Circuit decision that held that all detained children have the right to a bond hearing. It discusses why Flores v. Sessions was necessary, what its impact may be for detained youth, and details practice tips for advocates representing detained children seeking bond hearings.

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Immigrant Defense Project Practice advisory Jun 8, 2017

Esquivel-Quintana v. Sessions

Practice advisory on the Supreme Court’s Esquivel-Quintana decision and its effect on the aggravated-felony sexual-abuse-of-a-minor ground and related crim-imm arguments.

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Immigrant Legal Resource Center Practice advisory Jun 5, 2017

Supreme Court Rules on Sexual Abuse of a Minor

Cal. P.C. § 261.5(c) is not an aggravated felony, but the law may change for the worse on § 261.5(d) Esquivel Quintana v. AG Sessions (May 30, 2017)

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Immigrant Legal Resource Center Practice advisory May 9, 2017

T Visas: What They Are and How They Can Help Your Clients

This practice advisory is designed to introduce legal workers to the T visa. It outlines T visa eligibility requirements, discusses the advantages of applying for T visas over other forms of humanitarian immigration relief, and analyzes how President Trump's recent executive orders impact T visa applicants.

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Immigrant Legal Resource Center Practice advisory Apr 28, 2017

Understanding Allegations of Gang Membership/Affiliation in Immigration Cases

Immigrants who are alleged to be involved with gangs are top immigration enforcement priorities for the Department of Homeland Security (DHS). This is true even if they have no criminal convictions and DHS is targeting them based on allegations alone. If such individuals choose to apply for immigration benefits, they may be exposing themselves to serious risk. This practice advisory discusses what gangs and gang databases are, how allegations of gang membership arise in immigration cases, the ov

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Immigrant Legal Resource Center Practice advisory Apr 26, 2017

Naturalization Reduced Fee Option and Fee Waiver

This practice advisory reviews options for naturalization applicants who cannot afford the filing fee for the Form N-400, Application for Naturalization: the reduced fee option (Form I-942) and the USCIS fee waiver (Form I-912). The practice advisory also provides resources and tips for completing either application.

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National Immigration Project Practice advisory Apr 12, 2017

Practice Advisory: Remedies to DHS Enforcement at Courthouses and Other Protected Locations

Few are aware that Congress provided a statutory remedies in 8 U.S.C. § 1229(e)2 that may enable an individual who the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) arrests at certain protected locations to terminate removal proceedings. At a time when DHS enforcement is terrifying immigrant communities, 8 U.S.C. § 1229(e) may provide a potential mechanism to enable noncitizens avoid removal. The advisory discusses the statutory protections, suggests a termination remedy for violations, and addresses se

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Immigrant Legal Resource Center Practice advisory Apr 10, 2017

Practice Advisory: Aggravated Felonies

The immigration statute designates certain types of crimes as “aggravated felonies.” See INA § 101(a)(43), 8 USC § 1101(a)(43). These are the most dangerous type of convictions for a noncitizen. Despite the name, this definition reaches offenses that are neither felonies nor aggravated. It can include selling $10 worth of marijuana, a misdemeanor shoplifting offense with a one-year suspended sentence, or failure to appear at a criminal hearing. The person must be convicted of the offense, not me

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American Immigration Council Practice advisory Oct 24, 2016

Voluntary Departure Rule: Q&A

This Q&A informs lawyers about some of the most important aspects of the December 18, 2008 voluntary departure rules adopted by Executive Office for Immigration Review.

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