This one-page infographic summarizes the various California post-conviction relief vehicles, their requirements, and their immigration benefits.
On July 28, 2026, the Ninth Circuit ruled that Cal. Pen. Code § 273.5 is not a crime of violence. This practice advisory discusses the reasoning of the decision and provides advice on next steps for removal defense practitioners and criminal defenders representing noncitizens.
The Immigrant Legal Resource Center (ILRC) submitted a comment urging DHS to withdraw its proposed rule that would dramatically restrict access to employment authorization for many immigrants.
On April 8, 2026, the ILRC submitted a comment in response to a proposed federal immigration rule that would sharply limit appeals to the Board of Immigration Appeals, arguing that it would weaken due process protections for people facing removal.
This new policy platform examines how the 1996 laws expanded detention, deportation, and family separation – and outlines a vision for a more just and humane future.
In this community explainer we will address some frequently asked questions on what this change means and who and when it applies.