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Sanchez v. Sessions Practice Advisory
Publication Date
10/08/2019
Sanchez v. Sessions was a landmark Ninth Circuit ruling on suppression of evidence and termination of removal proceedings.  This advisory explains the decision, lays out the different legal standards for suppression and termination in immigration court, and highlights key holdings that practitioners can use to better defend their clients.
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Explaining the Gonzalez v. ICE Litigation Against Ice Detainers
Publication Date
09/28/2022
Gonzalez v. ICE is an important class action lawsuit raising fundamental questions about ICE enforcement practices, in particular the use of federal databases to target people for immigration detainers and arrests.  This advisory explains the latest developments in the federal courts and how advocates can use these legal theories to defend their clients and communities.
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USCIS FAQs on Same-Sex Immigration Petitions
Publication Date
08/30/2013
USCIS issued these frequently asked questions that address the eligibility and application process for same-sex spouses applying for immigration benefits.
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Timeline of Adelanto’s Immigration Detention Contract
Publication Date
12/13/2024
This timeline provides an overview of ICE’s contracts with the City of Adelanto and GEO Group for immigration detention services at the Adelanto ICE Processing Center and how those contracts have evolved over time.
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Government Contracts and Immigration Detention Services
Publication Date
10/24/2019
The Department of Homeland Security uses government contracts to acquire immigration detention services. This graphic explains the procurement process, or the competitive bidding process, that government agencies use to purchase services from private contractors and how DHS can use this process to enter into contracts with private prison corporations. 
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Public Charge for Education and Outreach Providers
Publication Date
10/03/2019
This one-hour training, specifically for education and outreach providers, discusses what public charge is, who is affected by it, and what the new changes mean for immigrant families. This session includes a discussion on how to conduct outreach and education on public charge to immigrant community members.
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Practice Advisory: AG Overturns Sentence Modification Rule: Matter of Thomas & Matter of Thompson
Publication Date
10/31/2019
On October 25, 2019, Attorney General Barr issued a precedential opinion limiting when immigration authorities will give effect to a state court modification of an imposed sentence.  See  Matter of Thomas and Matter of Thompson, 27 I&N Dec. 674 (AG 2019), available at: https://www.justice.gov/eoir/page/file/1213201/download (“Matter of Thomas/Thompson”)  While advocates plan to challenge this decision in the courts of appeals, it is now binding law. This advisory summarizes the case, provides advice to defenders, post-conviction practitioners, and immigrant advocates about its implementation, and suggests arguments to raise on appeal. 
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Practice Alert: SIJS Policy Updates and Proposed Regulations (November 2019)
Publication Date
11/05/2019
This practice alert highlights the key take-aways from three recently adopted AAO decisions and some of the most important elements of the proposed regulations for advocates to challenge through comments, and contains an Appendix with case summaries of the AAO decisions.
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TPS EAD Extension (Nov 2019)
Publication Date
11/08/2019
On November 1, 2019 the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) announced the automatic extension of employment authorization and other documentation for Temporary Protected Status (TPS) holders from El Salvador, Haiti, Honduras, Nepal, Nicaragua, and Sudan. Each of those TPS-designated countries was set to expire in 2020 but will now be automatically extended through January 4, 2021. This practice advisory lays out what community members need to know and should do now.
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DOS FAQs for Post-DOMA
Publication Date
08/30/2013
The Department of State answers frequently asked questions regarding non-immigrant and immigrant visa benefits for same-sex spouses.
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Eligibility for Relief: Cancellation of Removal for Permanent Residents, INA § 240A(a)
Publication Date
12/02/2020
Cancellation of removal under INA § 240A(a) is an important defense for lawful permanent residents who have become removable, due to criminal record or other reasons. The requirements for statutory eligibility are complex, and it is critical for advocates to understand the risks and strategies that arise from the Supreme Court’s decision on the “stop-time” rule, Barton v. Barr, --U.S.--, 140 S.Ct. 1442 (2020). This Advisory is an updated step-by-step guide to eligibility, potential arguments, and defense strategies for LPR cancellation.
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Who We Are
Publication Date
11/14/2019
A brief overview of our work, program areas, and impact.
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Immigration 101 for Paralegals and Accredited Representatives
Publication Date
11/15/2019
This advisory provides an overview of basic concepts in immigration law and describes the government agencies that work in this area. It is a primer for paralegals and accredited representatives who are new to the subject.

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The 237(a)(1)(H) Fraud Waiver: Waiver of Deportability for Persons Inadmissible at Time of Admission Due to Fraud or Misrepresentation
Publication Date
11/27/2019
People who were wrongfully admitted to the United States due to a misrepresentation—i.e., those who were in fact inadmissible at time of admission—may be eligible for a waiver of deportability under INA § 237(a)(1)(H). This lesser-known waiver is only available in removal proceedings and unlike most waiver requests, does not involve any application form or fee. This advisory explains who can request a 237(a)(1)(H) waiver and the process for applying.
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Judge Blocks DHS From Implementing Unlawful Restrictions to Citizenship and Immigration Applications
Judge Blocks DHS From Implementing Unlawful Restrictions to Citizenship and Immigration ApplicationsUSCIS changes to fee waiver process foreclosed citizenship for some low-income applicants and barred others from immigration opportunitiesSan Francisco, CA — Today, Judge Maxine Chesney of the Northern District of California issued a nationwide preliminary injunction barring USCIS from implementing changes that would limit access to citizenship for lawful permanent residents (green card holders), and to other immigration benefits. The ruling, issued from the bench, halts changes to the naturalization application process that would present significant barriers to citizenship for tens of thousands of non-wealthy applicants each year, and to the immigration process for many vulnerable immigrants. The USCIS rule had gone into effect on December 2. 
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Representing LGBT Immigrants Webinar Series
Publication Date
01/06/2012
Supplementary materials to the Representing Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Transgender Immigrants: Navigating the Challenges Faced by LGBT Clients Seeking Lawful Immigration Status webinar series.