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NIWAP Library Amicus brief Feb 1, 2026

Nvart Idinyan (formerly Nvart Huckfeldt) (August 9 2005) Board of Immigration Appeals

Nvart Idinyan (formerly Nvart Huckfeldt) (August 9 2005) Board of Immigration Appeals. The National Network to End Violence Against Immigrant Women, represented by Crowell and Moring, filed this amicus in support of the immigration judge’s finding that plaintiff qualified for cancellation of removal under VAWA and refuting DHS assertion that once a victim reached a “safe house” she should no longer have access to VAWA provisions. (Crowell and Moring, Pro Bono)

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NIWAP Library Amicus brief Feb 1, 2026

Perales v. Ashcroft, (2003) U.S. Court of Appeals 10th Circuit

Perales-Cumpean, A76 386 969, Board of Immigration Appeals (2001), U.S. Court of Appeals 10th Circuit (2003). Amicus brief discussing the any credible evidence standard and the definition of battery or extreme cruelty in an immigrant rape and domestic violence victim’s Violence Against Women Act suspension of deportation case (National immigration Project of the National Lawyers Guild, BIA, Arnold and Porter, Pro Bono 10th Circuit)

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Human Rights First PALA Library Practice advisory Jan 23, 2026

Human Rights First Practice Advisory on Pretermissions

Human Rights First practice advisory describing possible bases for pretermission in immigration court and explaining how to prepare for, and respond to, motions to pretermit a client’s asylum claim. Last updated on January 23, 2026.

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National Immigration Project Practice advisory Jan 13, 2026

Quick Guide to Release from Immigration Detention for SIJS Youth

IMPORTANT: On February 6, 2026, the Fifth Circuit ruled in Buenrostro-Mendez v. Bondi , No. 25-20496, that noncitizens in removal proceedings who have not been admitted are subject to "mandatory" detention under 8 U.S.C. 1225(b)(2)(A). This resource has not been updated since the Buenrostro decision. If you are filing a habeas petition in a district within the Fifth Circuit, you will need to adapt your legal claims in light of the Buenrostro-Mendez v. Bondi decision, e.g. by focusing on constitu

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Immigrant Legal Resource Center Practice advisory Jan 12, 2026

Attacks on FOIA Continue

On December 22, 2025, DHS published a final rule impacting processing of FOIA requests by all DHS components. The rule is effective January 22, 2026. Despite the major changes made by the rule, no period of public comment was provided. The rule eliminates paper filing of FOIA requests with DHS as of January 22, 2026. FOIAs to DHS must be filed online after that date. The rule also states that DHS can, in its discretion, administratively close or make “requests for clarification” where it deems t

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ASISTA Practice advisory Jan 1, 2026

ASISTA VAWA Age-In Rule

Explains the statutory age-in rule for VAWA derivatives and offers practical guidance on preserving derivative eligibility as children age out.

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Immigrant Legal Resource Center Practice advisory Dec 23, 2025

FOIA Alert on Processing Changes – December 2025

In recent months, practitioners have been reporting troubling new patterns in FOIA processing of A-file requests. Some people report unusually high rejection rates on Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) requests for reasons related to address requirements. Rejections due to “no record” also have been reported even where the requester is sure that there is a record because they have a partial paper trail of contacts with USCIS. Frequent over redaction of FOIA responses also has been reported. This

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Immigrant Legal Resource Center Practice advisory Dec 19, 2025

Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals: What Practitioners Need to Know

The fate of Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) continues to be uncertain, due to the ongoing litigation and the increase in anti-immigrant policies being implemented each day by the Trump Administration. With the increase of attacks on immigrants including DACA holders and the uncertainty of the future of the benefit, it is crucial that DACA advocates stay informed of ongoing DACA trends and policy announcements that are impacting DACA holders. Moreover, it is important that advocates

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