News & Developments »

Fourth Circuit Rejects Silva-Trevino Framework

The court has issued its opinion in Prudencio v. Holder, No. 10-2382 (4th Circuit 2012).

Obama Signs Order Speeding Visa Processing

The order is part of a plan to spur U.S. economic growth and job creation through the tourism industry.

USCIS Proposes Streamlined Application Process

The process would minimize the time that the spouses and children of citizens eligible for legal permanent resident status would have to be separated from their families.

Articles »

Is It Time to Review the Unreviewable BIA's Sua Sponte Power?

By Alex I. Craciunescu

One of the main challenges that petitioners for review in circuit courts face is establishing that the issue falls within the court’s subject matter jurisdiction.

The Right to Effective Assistance of Counsel in Immigration Proceedings

By Thomas K. Ragland

The attorney general has affirmed the right to competent counsel in removal proceedings and restored the process for seeking reopening.

Niken v. Holder's Impact on Stays of Removal and Beyond

By Thomas K. Ragland

The Supreme Court held that the decision whether to grant a stay of removal is governed by traditional stay factors.

Announcements

Lunch and Learn to Discuss Updates in Immigration Law

The Immigration Litigation Committee's next teleconference will be held January 25, 2012.

Pro Bono Training on Immigration Court Representation

The Immigration Litigation Committee is cosponsoring training for those interested in representing individuals in immigration court or pro bono opportunities.

Seeking Subcommittee Chairs/Members

The 2011–2012 chairs of the Immigration Litigation Committee invite committee members to participate on the various subcommittees.

Seeking Contributors

The Immigration Litigation Committee is looking for authors for articles. Contact a committee chair (see below) for more information.