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ACLU Practice advisory Jul 1, 2018

Practice Advisory: Parole of Arriving Asylum Seekers who have Passed Credible Fear, Damus v. Nielsen

The American Civil Liberties Union, Center for Gender and Refugee Studies, Human Rights First, and Covington & Burling LLP filed a federal lawsuit challenging the Trump administration’s arbitrary detention of asylum seekers fleeing persecution, torture, or death in their countries of origin.

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ACLU Practice advisory Mar 21, 2018

Practice Advisory: Prolonged Detention Challenges after Jennings v. Rodriguez

Practice Advisory: Prolonged Detention Challenges after Jennings v. Rodriguez | American Civil Liberties Union Skip navigation document Practice Advisory: Prolonged Detention Challenges after Jennings v. Rodriguez Document Date: March 21, 2018 Download document Download document Skip to PDF content Related Issues Immigrants' Rights Immigrants' Rights and Detention

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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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American Immigration Council Practice advisory Jul 14, 2016

Introduction to Habeas Corpus

This Practice Advisory offers a short introduction to habeas corpus, addressing when and how a petitioner may file a petition for writ of habeas corpus in the immigration context.

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American Immigration Council Practice advisory Jul 14, 2016

The Criminal Justice Act: Appointment of Counsel in Habeas Corpus Proceedings

This Practice Advisory presents a short introduction to the Criminal Justice Act (CJA), which authorizes U.S. district courts to appoint counsel to represent financially eligible individuals in habeas corpus actions brought pursuant to 28 U.S.C. § 2241.

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Immigrant Legal Resource Center Practice advisory May 17, 2016

From Advance Parole to a Green Card for DACA Recipients

This advisory explains how some DACA recipients may be eligible to adjust their status to permanent residents after travellng outside the United States on advance parole. We explain what is required for advance parole, what is required for adjustment of status, and how those two are related for certain DACA recipients who entered the United States without inspection. Although the advisory is focused on DACA, most of the analysis will also apply to TPS holders.

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Immigrant Legal Resource Center Practice advisory Apr 15, 2016

Frequently Asked Questions in 1-Parent Special Immigrant Juvenile Status Cases in California Family Courts

In this practice advisory developed in consultation with the staff of the Judicial Council of California, we answer common questions about basic procedural and substantive issues that may arise in family court custody cases when SIJS findings are being requested.

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ACLU Practice advisory Nov 6, 2015

Challenging Detention Without a Bond Hearing Pending Removal Proceedings

Challenging Detention Without a Bond Hearing Pending Removal Proceedings | American Civil Liberties Union Skip navigation Fact Sheet Challenging Detention Without a Bond Hearing Pending Removal Proceedings Document Date: November 6, 2015 Download document Download document Skip to PDF content Related Issues Immigrants' Rights Immigrants' Rights and Detention

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Immigrant Defense Project Resource directory No date

Immigrant Defense Project Practice Advisories

Immigrant Defense Project page collecting practice advisories and related materials at the intersection of criminal and immigration law.

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Immigration Court Practice Manual Practice manual No date

Immigration Court Practice Manual

Official practice manual for parties appearing before immigration courts.

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National Immigration Project Resource directory No date

National Immigration Project Resource Hub

National Immigration Project's public resource page collecting practice advisories, litigation materials, and defense-oriented guidance.

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National Immigrant Justice Center Resource directory No date

NIJC Sample Documents Archive

National Immigrant Justice Center archive of public sample documents, quick-start guides, and practitioner-facing filings.

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