Condemning the Biden admin's new border policy announcement, new resources, our upcoming CLEs, and more...

Dear Arianna,

Happy new year! We're so excited for another year of working alongside people like you to create a world where everyone can live freely and flourish without fearing for their life, health, or security.

With you by our side, we are ready to find bolder, better, and more intersectional ways to do this work in 2023—and we've already gotten started! Please see below to learn about some of our recent resources, upcoming 2023 CLEs, advocacy work, and plans for the new year.

Condemning the Biden Admin's Embrace of Title 42

Last week, President Biden announced a series of changes to migration and border policies, with wide-ranging implications for people seeking safety and refuge in the United States. As part of the Welcome with Dignity coalition, the National Immigration Project and its partners released a statement condemning the administration's repackaging of cruel and inhumane Trump-era policies.

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Pushing Back Against the Criminalization of Migration

For years, lawyers, historians, and directly affected individuals have worked together to take down Section 1326, the immigration law that fueled family separation in 2018. Now, the law is being challenged in various court cases across the country. To learn more about this racist law and where these cases stand, check out this AP article featuring quotes from NIPNLG Executive Director Sirine Shebaya and our partners.

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Working to End Detention in Louisiana and Across the Country

In 2022, the National Immigration Project and its partners launched a legal rights initiative designed to provide people detained in Louisiana with knowledge about their right to seek relief before federal courts through the writ of habeas corpus. In conjunction with Covington & Burling LLP, we developed and distributed "Pro Se" materials in eight languages to detention centers.

New Resources for Attorneys

We recently released three new exciting resources. Visit our practice advisories page today to download our newest crim-imm case law updates and our newest advisory on the "knotty" issues of venue and choice of law when it comes to video hearings in immigration court. NIPNLG members can also visit their member portal to download the most up-to-date version of our SIJS Unpublished AAO Decisions Index.

Download our newest resources »

Our Upcoming 2023 Seminars

New year, new seminars! This month, join us for a removal defense seminar that will focus on the top ethical issues facing legal representatives in removal hearings. Come March, forget March Madness and join us instead for March Mandamus, where you'll get the skills you need to be the MVP in District Court! And on March 30th, don't miss out on our Spring CLE - with the option to join in-person or by zoom - to learn all about motions to reopen.