05/02/2018
Understanding 287(g) Agreements 287(g) agreements (also known as “287(g) contracts” or “287(g) programs”) receive their name from Section 287(g) of the Immigration and Nationality Act (INA). Becoming law in 1996, section 287(g) provides that state and local law enforcement departments may voluntarily enter into a formal contract with Immigration Customs and Enforcement (ICE) under a joint written...
05/01/2018
Resources to understand Dimaya v. Sessions , a decision by the Supreme Court to invalidate part of the immigration law on constitutional grounds. Issue Brief: The Implications of Dimaya v. Sessions : This one page resource created by the ILRC and our partners helps clarify the meaning and implications of the Supreme Court Dimaya decision. Talking Points in Response to White House Statements on...
04/30/2018
Recent government announcements and court cases on DACA have created confusion around who can apply, when they can apply, and how they can apply for DACA. To mitigate this confusion, here is an informational FAQ for your reference. Please note that DACA lawsuits are still pending in the courts, and information is changing. Although in April 2018 a federal judge opened the possibility of USCIS...
04/27/2018
This infographic provides a simple, visual representation of the current status of the DACA program.
04/26/2018
The Immigrant Legal Resource Center (ILRC) is seeking a full-time Senior Manager of Technology based in our San Francisco office. This is an exempt position that reports to the Director of Finance & Administration. The ILRC is a national nonprofit legal support center located in San Francisco, California and Washington, D.C. The mission of the ILRC is to work with, educate, and enhance the...
04/26/2018
For Immediate Release : April 26, 2018 Contact: Jareyah Bradley, jareyah [at] balestramedia.com , (908) 242-4822 Eliminating TPS Designation For Nepal Is Unfounded and Heartless, Says Immigrant Legal Resource Center Today, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) terminated the Temporary Protected Status (TPS) designation for Nepal. On June 24, 2019, approximately 9,000 Nepali TPS holders will...
04/16/2018
Since 1986, the Continuing Education of the Bar, in its “Crim Law Bible,” California Criminal Law Procedure and Practice , has included a chapter about representing the noncitizen criminal defendant. This chapter and the advice therein is often cited as establishing the prevailing professional norms at the date of any given conviction. Thanks to the diligent work of University of California...
04/13/2018
For Immediate Release: April 13, 2018 Contact: Jareyah Bradley, jareyah [at] balestramedia.com , (908) 242-4822 Federal Court Ruling Signals Unconstitutional Trump Administration Threats to Deprive Federal Funding over Sanctuary Policies Is Clear Violation of Law The Immigrant Legal Resource Center Encourages Localities to Continue to Pass and Strengthen Sanctuary Protections A federal judge...
04/11/2018
The Immigrant Legal Resource Center (ILRC) is seeking a full-time Director of Finance & Administration based in our San Francisco office. This is an exempt position that reports to the Executive Director. The ILRC is a national nonprofit legal support center located in San Francisco, California and Washington D.C. The mission of the ILRC is to work with, educate, and enhance the capacity of...
04/10/2018
This advisory provides an introduction to the Affidavit of Support including various ways to meet the financial requirements, different types of sponsors who may submit Affidavits of Support, who is considered a “household member” for purposes of the Affidavit of Support, and exemptions to the Affidavit of Support.