Immigration
From the opinion: “As a minor, petitioner B.R. had multiple run-ins with the law and accumulated a lengthy juvenile court record with the State of California—a record that states he was born in Mexico. B.R. soon came to the attention of the Department of Homeland Security (“DHS”), which suspected he was not lawfully present in…
From the introduction: “On January 29, 2025, President Trump signed the Laken Riley Act (LRA), Pub. L. 119-1, 139 Stat. 3, into law. The LRA undermines due process and will disproportionately target immigrant communities of color for detention and deportation. The law expands no-bond detention for certain noncitizens in immigration proceedings, and it also purports…
In this letter to school officials, the ACLU of Ohio provides guidance in response to the revocation of the “sensitive locations” policy that had previously limited immigration enforcement at schools. The letter provides guidance regarding procedures schools should have in place if immigration agents take enforcement action at schools, the collection of information regarding students’…
From the introduction: “This advisory takes you through the various stages of removal proceedings to provide an overview of the process. It also explains key terms that may be relevant to your noncitizen clients.”
A redacted, one-page instructional document outlining steps for staff to take if ICE arrives at a law clinic.
These flyers, created by the Catholic Legal Immigration Network, Inc. (CLINIC), provide guidance on immigrants’ rights in English and Spanish for several scenarios: at the border/airports, in your car, in police custody/jail, in your home, in immigration detention, in public spaces, in removal proceedings, and at work.
An review of the six amendments made to the Immigration and Nationality Act made by the Laken Riley Act.
Issued by the Maryland State Department of Education, these documents provide, in English and Spanish, guidance regarding student rights, school registration, requests from immigration authorities or law enforcements at schools, training for school personnel, and resources for families.
