The American Bar Association Commission on Immigration seeks to ensure fair treatment and full due process rights for immigrants and refugees within the U.S.
Washington, DC
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Join the ABA Commission on Immigration's free, non-CLE webinar:
Hot Topics in Asylum Law
January 24 at 1pm ET
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The ABA has submitted letters to the Senate and the House urging them to vote no on the Laken Riley Act.
Read the ABA letter to the Senate here: americanbar.org/content/dam/…
Here is a summary of the new executive orders severely restricting immigration:
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"The Fifth Circuit upheld the district court's decision declaring DACA unlawful but modified the remedial order by limiting the injunction to Texas only. The court also maintained the stay on the ruling pending further appeal."
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Trump's executive order "puts newborns in harm’s way, is unconstitutional, and flouts fundamental American values."
ACLU: aclu.org/press-releases/immi…
Read the ABA resolution urging the protection of birthright citizenship: americanbar.org/content/dam/…
“Katie Britt's unfunded immigration bill would cost over $86 billion for three years, per DHS estimates.”
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The ABA submitted a letter urging the Senate to vote NO on the Laken Riley Act. In its current form, this bill would require the detention of noncitizens based solely on an arrest for certain low-level offenses and undermine due process protections.
americanbar.org/content/dam/…
The Commission has a new one-stop shop for general questions regarding our work and immigration as a whole. Our new FAQ page contains valuable, up to date information on topics like asylum, removal proceedings, and government agencies. Check it out today! americanbar.org/groups/publi…
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Join the ABA COI for a free, non-CLE webinar! Navigating Know Your Rights and Rapid Response Resources, January 14 at 1 pm ET.
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"Immigrants will be the ones bringing Los Angeles back from the ashes". Immigrants are vital in the construction industry nationwide, and mass deportation could have serious detrimental effects on recovery efforts.
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The COI is hosting a second free, non-CLE webinar: Hot Topics in Asylum Law, January 24 at 1 pm ET. Panelists will discuss the roots and sources of asylum law, legal standards for asylum claims, and common barriers asylum seekers face.
Register here: americanbar.zoom.us/webinar/…
"Steps that Jimmy Carter took during his presidency are still shaping the United States, decades after he left office. But they didn’t help him at the polls."
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Join the ABA COI for a free, non-CLE webinar! Navigating Know Your Rights and Rapid Response Resources, January 14 at 1 pm ET.
More information and register here: americanbar.zoom.us/webinar/…
The holiday edition of our Pro Bono Spotlight is available to read today! Check it out at the link below to stay up to date on the most recent news from the Commission on Immigration. ow.ly/NSb650UAOgo
Check out the latest story from the ABA Journal featuring the Commissions recent work with Microsoft! Our Director of Pro Bono, Stephanie Baez, details how this pilot program has the potential to help asylum-seekers get assistance in new, innovative ways.
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The Commission held a joint webinar with VECINA to discuss how to help Afghans adjust to green card status. If you are interested in helping in this process, visit VECINA's website for more info. You can check out the recording from the webinar here: youtu.be/QSw-QQxiakE?si=22em…
The Trump Administration's plan to significantly ramp up deportations could be delayed due to ICE's $230 million budget shortfall. Some are even questioning the feasibility of executing such a costly agenda.
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The ABA Commission on Immigration is proud to announce the release of our Rapid Response Immigration Communications and Legal Clinics Toolkit!
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This Toolkit aims to add to existing resources by focusing on practical guidance for legal service providers looking to set up rapid response legal clinics.