Immigration Law

Immigration court system needs independence from the DOJ, ABA representative says at congressional hearing

A former chair of the ABA Commission on Immigration testified before Congress Thursday to advocate for the creation of an independent immigration court system. Immigration courts are currently located within the Department of Justice and under the control of the attorney general.

Jan 21, 2022 9:48 AM CST

ABA launches nationwide pro bono campaign to help families facing deportation

The ABA is offering volunteer lawyers a new opportunity to help families in 11 cities navigate their now-accelerated immigration court proceedings.

Jan 12, 2022 12:07 PM CST

Law prof’s remarks about ‘Asian elite’ put her back at center of controversy

A controversial professor at the University of Pennsylvania Carey Law School is once again drawing condemnation, this time for remarks about “problematic” immigration by the “Asian elite.”

Jan 10, 2022 10:17 AM CST

Interested in helping Afghans apply for asylum? Here’s a way to start

The ABA Commission on Immigration, through a new partnership with refugee resettlement agency HIAS, is hoping to help more people from Afghanistan who were evacuated to the United States after the Taliban took over their country last year.

Jan 6, 2022 8:58 AM CST

Racial and ethnic justice cases reveal ideological rift in the courts

In December, the Trump-era “Remain in Mexico” program resumed under President Joe Biden's administration. The immigration policy, formally known as the Migrant Protection Protocols, requires the U.S. government to return certain asylum-seekers to Mexico pending the adjudication of their immigration cases in American courts.

Jan 4, 2022 10:58 AM CST

US reinstates remain-in-Mexico program to comply with court order, expands people affected

The Biden administration on Monday began sending asylum-seekers to Mexico to await court hearings.

Dec 7, 2021 11:00 AM CST

How a law prof is training paraprofessionals to represent immigrants in legal proceedings

Law prof Michele Pistone says there aren’t enough immigration lawyers and pro bono attorneys to meet the demand of immigrants seeking legal assistance. This justice gap is a primary reason that she created a program to train paraprofessionals.

Nov 17, 2021 9:11 AM CST

Supreme Court will decide whether innkeeper can sue border agent for First Amendment damages

The U.S. Supreme Court agreed Friday to decide whether the owner of a bed and breakfast establishment called the Smugglers Inn can sue a border patrol agent for damages under the First and Fourth Amendments.

Nov 8, 2021 11:06 AM CST

5 tips for working with clients who stand in their own way

Recently, I had an immigration case, where my client was tardy on every deadline and patently refused to do anything beyond the bare minimum to aid their cause. I was emotionally drained by the case but buoyed by the positive result at the end. I must admit I couldn’t fight the impulse to remind the client that they had stood in the way of their own success.

Nov 2, 2021 10:18 AM CDT

DOJ lifts Trump-era case quotas for immigration judges

Immigration judges will no longer be required to close 700 cases per year to get a “satisfactory” rating.

Oct 21, 2021 12:54 PM CDT

ABA Giving Day is an opportunity ‘to help ensure a just society,’ says ABA president

For the second year, the ABA is asking members to join in its efforts to address significant issues that affect their communities.

Oct 19, 2021 2:29 PM CDT

ABA Commission on Immigration offers students ‘hands-on’ experience with people in detention

“A lot of people frequent the hotline, so you build a relationship with these callers who are really trying their best to understand the process,” says Emma Yznaga, who was an intern with the ABA Commission on Immigration’s Detention and Legal Orientation Program Information Line for four months.

Oct 13, 2021 4:08 PM CDT

Immigration court system needs independence from the DOJ, ABA representative says at congressional hearing

ABA launches nationwide pro bono campaign to help families facing deportation

Law prof’s remarks about ‘Asian elite’ put her back at center of controversy

Interested in helping Afghans apply for asylum? Here’s a way to start

Racial and ethnic justice cases reveal ideological rift in the courts

US reinstates remain-in-Mexico program to comply with court order, expands people affected

How a law prof is training paraprofessionals to represent immigrants in legal proceedings

Supreme Court will decide whether innkeeper can sue border agent for First Amendment damages

5 tips for working with clients who stand in their own way

DOJ lifts Trump-era case quotas for immigration judges

ABA Giving Day is an opportunity ‘to help ensure a just society,’ says ABA president

ABA Commission on Immigration offers students ‘hands-on’ experience with people in detention

California’s ban on private prisons unconstitutionally interferes with immigration enforcement, 9th Circuit rules

Want to help Haitian immigrants? ABA is looking to train pro bono volunteers

Proposed rule is intended to preserve DACA program protecting some immigrants from deportation

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