09/27/2018
In June 2018, the U.S. Attorney General issued Matter of A-B- , 27 I&N Dec. 316 (A.G. 2018), which threatens the viability of asylum claims by domestic violence survivors and others who have faced persecution by private actors. In addition to the harmful legal rhetoric in the decision about the nature of domestic violence, Matter of A-B- also highlights the Trump administration’s broad and...
09/24/2018
For Immediate Release : September 24, 2018 Contact : Courtney Holsworth, courtney [at] balestramedia.com , 989.572.8162 Immigrants Participating in Health and Nutrition Programs Become Latest Target of Trump Administration Deportation Efforts The Immigrant Legal Resource Center is Submitting Public Comments to Oppose Rules that Threaten the Health and Safety of Millions of Families Over the...
09/19/2018
This article is an updated guide to selected California offenses that discusses precedent decisions and other information showing that the offenses avoid at least some adverse immigration consequences.
09/17/2018
This resource, co-created by the ACLU and ILRC, discusses the Trump administration's denaturalization operation and describes the process of denaturalization, who the targets are and the number of cases as well as the historical context for these efforts.
09/11/2018
Understanding Local Law Enforcement Involvement in Deportations The federal immigration system continues to expand and grow more punitive, and its impact depends in large part on the voluntary time and resources of local governments and law enforcement agencies. There is no legal obligation for localities to use their resources to help with immigration enforcement. Some local and state officials...
09/11/2018
As of January 2018, the California Values Act (SB 54) is the law in California. This sweeping legislation curtails the role of state and local police agencies in federal immigration enforcement. This webinar, tailored to criminal defenders, will provide an overview of the Act’s major provisions and how to incorporate this new law into your defense practice. If you are interested in accessing the...
09/06/2018
For Immediate Release: September 6, 2018 Contact: Courtney Holsworth, courtney [at] balestramedia.com , (989) 572-8162 Trump Administration Moves to Terminate Rights of Immigrant Children, Advocates Urge Agencies to Protect and Expand Children’s Rights The Immigrant Legal Resource Center Opposes DHS and HHS Newly Released Regulation to Further Dehumanize Immigrant Children Today, the Department...
08/31/2018
USCIS recently issued updated guidance on when it will refer a person to Immigration & Customs Enforcement (ICE) or issue a Notice to Appear (NTA, the charging document that begins a case in immigration court). Advocates must consult this memorandum in evaluating the risk of referral in individual cases, as it now requires USCIS to issue an NTA in any case in which, “upon issuance of an...
08/31/2018
This resource is a collection of one-page fact sheets on various forms of immigration relief meant to provide a brief overview of options that may exist for undocumented immigrant children. While geared towards children and youth, it may also be helpful as an introduction to some of the immigration options available to adults as well. This is not meant to be an exhaustive resource. We recommend...
08/31/2018
For years, the ILRC has published a free chart detailing California crimes and their immigration consequences. Older charts are frequently used by post-conviction practitioners to establish the prevailing professional norms at the time of a conviction. These charts no longer contain accurate law and should not be relied upon for the status of the current immigration consequences of criminal...