In 2010, the Supreme Court held that the 6th Amendment requires criminal defense attorneys to advise non-citizen clients about the immigration consequences that could arise from the decision to plead guilty or go to trial in Padilla v. Kentucky. This training will provide guidance for defense attorneys on gathering immigration information from clients to work with immigration counsel to understand … Read more »
ICE detainers are a key component of ICE’s detention-to-deportation pipeline. An ICE detainer is an administrative request to state or local law enforcement to detain individuals who would otherwise be released, or notify ICE in advance of release, so that ICE can take the person into custody. State and local law enforcement are not required to honor detainers but many … Read more »
Non-citizens have contact with the criminal legal system like any other group. A criminal appeal may be your client’s best chance to avoid deportation and remain in the United States. The benefit to non-citizen clients overlaps with defense counsel’s ethical obligations regarding criminal appeals, and this training will discuss specific steps necessary to assist your clients. The training is virtual … Read more »
The problem-solving court parts model was developed in New York City criminal courts over twenty years ago with the goal to eschew traditional models of prosecution in favor of a results-oriented approach that focused more on the needs of individuals facing criminal charges. Today there are dozens of specialized court parts throughout New York City Criminal Courts. Representing immigrants in … Read more »
Noncitizens often interact with other systems that impact their immigration situation. For noncitizens who have had contact with the police, determining what happened in their criminal case is a crucial step in understanding if and how it impacts their immigration matters. This course will walk you through the maze of mapping contact with the New York criminal legal system, collecting … Read more »
In 2010, the Supreme Court held that the 6th Amendment requires criminal defense attorneys to advise non-citizen clients about the immigration consequences that could arise from the decision to plead guilty or go to trial in Padilla v. Kentucky. The training will provide guidance for defense attorneys on gathering immigration information from clients to work with immigration counsel to understand … Read more »
Defending Immigrants Affected by Mass Incarceration is a CLE program that provides in-depth training on key topics in criminal-immigration law practice. Over two days, experienced immigration attorneys will provide training on new developments in case law that is key to providing high quality representation to immigrant with criminal legal system contacts. The program is designed to be useful and engaging … Read more »
Immigration detainers are a key component of ICE’s detention-to-deportation pipeline. An immigration detainer is an administrative request to state or local law enforcement to detain individuals who would otherwise be released, or notify ICE in advance of release, so that ICE can arrest the person. State and local law enforcement are not required to honor detainers but many do. ICE … Read more »
CLE Training: December 14, 2023, 2:00pm – 3:30pm (ET) On September 6, 2023, the Second Circuit issued a landmark decision in U.S. v. Minter, No. 21-3102, 2023 WL 5730084 (2d Cir. Sept. 6, 2023), which held that certain New York “Narcotic Drug” Convictions are not Aggravated Felonies or Offenses Relating to a Controlled Substance. The decision in Minter opens up exciting … Read more »
Article 10 proceedings in New York State Family Court can create unique risks and complications for a noncitizen respondent. Actions taken in family court, such as admissions to non-citizen status, findings that the respondent has violated an order of protection, or findings of abuse and neglect, may lead directly to immigration consequences. This training is intended to provide introductory information … Read more »
In 2010, the Supreme Court held that the 6th Amendment requires criminal defense attorneys to advise non-citizen clients about the immigration consequences that could arise from the decision to plead guilty or go to trial in Padilla v. Kentucky. The training will provide guidance for defense attorneys on gathering immigration information from clients to work with immigration counsel to understand … Read more »
The problem-solving court parts model was developed in New York City criminal courts over twenty years ago with the goal to eschew traditional models of prosecution in favor of a results-oriented approach that focused more on the needs of individuals facing criminal charges. Today there are dozens of specialized court parts throughout New York City Criminal Courts. Representing immigrants in … Read more »
This training will go through cutting-edge arguments for challenging current BIA standards for when immigration law will respect post-conviction relief. By challenging these standards, noncitizens can argue that all post-conviction relief – including vacaturs and expungements granted by state courts – must be recognized in immigration proceedings no matter the basis for the vacatur or expungement. Beginning in 1999, the … Read more »
This free CLE will provide an introduction and guidance to post-conviction relief (“PCR”) for clients with convictions in New York State. The course will lay out relevant PCR statutes for New York convictions, how immigration practitioners can identify that PCR may be an appropriate defense or strategy, and tips for immigration practitioners to coordinate strategy with PCR counsel. The course … Read more »
In 2010 the Supreme Court decided Padilla v. Kentucky, holding the 6th Amendment requires criminal defense counsel to advise non-citizen clients about the immigration consequences that could arise from the decision to plead guilty or go to trial. Since Padilla was decided, it has become more necessary than ever for defense attorneys to advise immigrant clients about not only immigration … Read more »
The Crimes and Immigration Seminar is an annual CLE program that provides in-depth training on key topics in criminal-immigration law practice. The seminar is designed to be useful and engaging for both introductory and advanced immigration law practitioners. The first day will cover a variety of topics relating to the categorical approach, the analysis that courts use to determine the … Read more »
Contact with the criminal legal system can create unique risks and complications for an immigrant client. The Immigrant Defense Project Helpline provides individualized analysis of the effect of any contact with the criminal legal system on a person’s immigration status, and gives clear, accurate, individualized advice to legal service providers by serving as crim-imm experts. This training is intended to … Read more »
ICE detainers are a key component of ICE’s detention-to-deportation pipeline. An ICE detainer is an administrative request to state or local law enforcement to detain individuals who would otherwise be released, or notify ICE in advance of release, so that ICE can arrest the person. State and local law enforcement are not required to honor detainers but many do. ICE … Read more »
Article 10 proceedings in New York State Family Court can create unique risks and complications for a noncitizen respondent. Actions taken in family court, such as admissions to non-citizen status, findings that the respondent has violated an order of protection, or findings of abuse and neglect, may lead directly to immigration consequences. This training is intended to provide information to … Read more »