Recent Events
Representing Immigrants with Mental Health Needs
Thursday, May 9, 2013
IJP sponsored this day-long training program that included introductory and advanced topics for attorneys representing clients with mental disabilities with cases proceeding before the Immigration Court.
Litigating Domestic Violence Asylum Claims
Thursday, August 9, 2012
CGRS works to protect and advance women’s human rights through a broad agenda focused on women and girls seeking asylum from gender-based persecution. The Center’s multi-pronged advocacy strategy is aimed at promoting protection for women asylum seekers in individual cases, while advancing the law and immigration policies affecting refugee women. Ms. Frydman’s work focuses on the Center’s impact litigation, national policy advocacy, and technical assistance programs.
Representing Immigrants in Removal Proceedings
January 24-25, 2012
This training included introductory and advanced topics for attorneys representing clients with immigration court cases. It was submitted for 10 hours of CLE credit. It was offered free to individuals who commit to accepting a pro bono case from the Immigration Justice Project within one year of the training.
The Effects of Violence in Mexico on U.S. Migration and Immigration Policy
Tuesday, November 8, 2011
This panel discussed the effects on U.S. migration and immigration policy from the legal and policy standpoint. Please click here for a video of the program or for the program materials.