Immigrant Defense Project

Did you know that IDP has many resources and FAQs for folks impacted by the crim-imm system? From knowing your rights with ICE to explaining what detainers are, our Community Resources page houses dozens of resources free to the community - SHARE WIDELY! https://lnkd.in/ghjiSKhY

ATTORNEYS: Post-conviction relief is a critical remedy for removing the devastating effects of criminal convictions. For immigrants, post-conviction relief can also prevent and correct wrongful deportations and denials of immigration status. IDP has amicus briefs, sample briefs, and other helpful resources for practicing attorneys to better understand and how post-conviction relief can help immigrant clients: https://lnkd.in/gZpn7vW9

📢 NEW COMMUNITY RESOURCE: The Biden Administration's Keeping Families Together parole process opens a path for noncitizens to apply for lawful permanent residency - BUT - there are broad restrictions on who can be granted KFT parole, with one of them based on contact with the criminal legal system. Scroll through for key things to consider, and get the full details of how your client's contact with the criminal legal system may affect their ability to get KFT parole - SHARE WIDELY: https://lnkd.in/g4HbvZ6S (Although a lawsuit was filed the morning of Aug 23rd against KFT parole, as of writing this there is no injunction that would stop the process)

#ICYMI We recently updated our “Particularly Serious Crime” Bars on Asylum and Withholding of Removal resource! Made with the Crimmigration Clinic of the Harvard Immigration and Refugee Clinical Program, this national resource includes updated information including: 📍General overview of current particularly serious crime (PSC) related standards 📍How to analyze whether a non-U.S. conviction could be a PSC 📍Updated chart documenting specific offense adjudicators have determined are or are not PSCs https://lnkd.in/eVmptYv5

Attorneys new and seasoned agree: our Immigration Consequences of Crimes Checklist is useful for their day-to-day work with immigrant clients. The best news of all is that we’ve just updated and expanded this checklist based on feedback from practicing attorneys! https://lnkd.in/ghY5rAuK The checklist now also includes information on: 1️⃣ Requirements about “admissions” to criminal conduct with case cites 2️⃣ criminal bars to Temporary Protected Status (TPS) 3️⃣ reason to believe drug trafficker charges 4️⃣ mandatory detention

Have you registered yet? This *free* 1 CLE credit virtual training will go over NYC’s specialized court parts, how your immigrant client’s case may end up there, and strategies to resolve the criminal cases. Leave with a better understanding of the procedural nuances of the specialized court part model and the unique considerations around some of the models of judicial diversion that have been used in these parts. Don't wait any longer 👉 https://lnkd.in/g_n6Jg23

Our group was all smiles last week as we joined partners and impacted community members to urge New York City Council members to protect immigrant New Yorkers by supporting Intro 214. ❓ What is Intro 214? This bill would create a “private right of action”—which allows a private person to take legal action to enforce their rights — so that people wronged by violations of these laws can seek justice in court, including the payment of money. Full explainer on what Intro 214 is and why it's so crucial can be found here: https://lnkd.in/g6YAwrKX

Don’t miss out on this free virtual CLE on August 26! Get the insights you need to represent immigrants in NYC specialized courts! We'll cover NYC’s specialized court parts, how your immigrant client’s case may end up there, strategies to resolve criminal cases if your immigrant client’s case is in one of them, and more. Register here: https://lnkd.in/g_n6Jg23

Another day, another updated attorney resource! “Particularly Serious Crime” Bars on Asylum and Withholding of Removal resource has been used throughout the country by attorneys providing immigration representation and Padilla attorneys advising on criminal cases. It’s now been updated with: ✅A general overview of the current Particularly Serious Crime (PSC) related standards ✅Updated chart documenting specific offenses adjudicators have determined are or are not PSCs Get it here today! https://lnkd.in/eVmptYv5 ➕ Updated in partnership with the Crimmigration Clinic of the Harvard Immigration and Refugee Clinical Program ➕

Free virtual CLE training on August 26: Representing Immigrants in NYC Specialized Court Parts ⚖️ With dozens of specialized court parts throughout NYC criminal courts, #attorneys and other immigration practitioners need an understanding of the procedural nuances of this model. Join us for this 1 CLE credit training that covers: 1️⃣ overview of specialized court parts in NYC and how a case may end up there 2️⃣ considerations for immigrant clients for plea offers of judicial diversion programs 3️⃣ strategies to resolve criminal cases for immigrants in specialized court parts Register today: https://lnkd.in/g_n6Jg23