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Immigrant Legal Resource Center Practice advisory Jun 26, 2026

New BIA Procedural Rules: What's in Effect and What's Not

In February 2026, the U.S. Department of Justice published an Interim Final Rule (IFR), entitled “Appellate Procedures for the Board of Immigration Appeals.” The IFR made sweeping procedural changes to Executive Office for Immigration Review regulations that relate to appeals filed before the Board of Immigration Appeals. The rule’s effective date was March 9, 2026. Fortunately, several provisions of the IFR are not currently in effect due to a court order finding them legally invalid and partia

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National Immigrant Justice Center Template motion May 9, 2026

Certificate of Translation

Get the latest updates about constantly changing immigration policy, info to be better informed about immigration issues, and urgent alerts to take action when your voice is needed to stand up for immigrants.

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Immigrant Legal Resource Center Practice advisory Mar 17, 2026

Civil Penalties and Fines - Part I: How to Appeal a Civil Penalty

This practice advisory is Part I of a two-part advisory on civil fines and civil penalties instituted by DHS against noncitizens. Part I discusses the procedures for instituting a fine and recommendations for contesting and appealing a civil fine instituted by DHS. Part II will discuss statutory and Constitutional arguments and defenses against the issuance of fines.

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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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NIWAP Library Amicus brief Jun 18, 2025

Jane Doe v. Claire McIntire

Jane Doe v. Claire McIntire, App. No. 01-P-1013 (Mass.) (August 10, 2001) Amicus brief appealing a denial of TANF benefits to two immigrant women lawfully residing in Massachusetts, the denial was based on six month residence requirement before receiving benefits. One woman was fleeing domestic violence and the other residing with family during pregnancy. (Foley, Hoag & Eliot, Pro Bono)

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Immigration Equality Practice advisory Jun 1, 2025

Pretermission Web Advisory for Pro Bono Attorneys

Overview of recent EOIR policy changes allowing dismissal or pretermission of some defensive asylum applications without a hearing, with guidance for practitioners representing people in removal proceedings.

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National Immigration Project Practice advisory Apr 2, 2025

Quick Guide: Defending SIJS Clients in Removal Proceedings

This practice advisory, created by The End SIJS Backlog Coalition, is intended to help practitioners navigate removal proceedings for clients with pending or approved SIJS. It offers strategies at every stage of an SIJS client’s removal proceedings to advocate against the client’s removal and to preserve the record for appeal. Section II covers strategies for pleading to the Notice to Appear. Section III discusses challenging the Department of Homeland Security’s evidence of removability. Sectio

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