In this Rapid Response episode, Wendy Wayne, Immigration Policy Consultant at South End Strategies LLC, and Stephanie Baez, Director of Pro Bono for the ABA Commission on Immigration, discuss common myths and realities about noncitizen communities and crime. They also examine the impact of the recently enacted Laken Riley Act on defense counsel representing noncitizens in criminal court and question whether it effectively protects crime victims. Additionally, the discussion highlights key considerations for criminal defense attorneys to better advocate for noncitizen clients.
Co-Sponsor: ABA Commission on Immigration
How Things Work Initiative
CRSJ, in collaboration with the DEI Center and its entities, the Center for Public Interest Law and its entities, the Young Lawyers Division, and other Section Divisions and Forums, is launching a new rapid-response project that will provide videos, resources, and other information breaking down key legal developments by explaining specific actions the government is taking, the legality of these actions, its impact on civil rights and daily life, and steps attorneys and advocates can take to protect our communities.
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More in this Series
- The Legacy of The Laken Riley Act
- Mass Deportation & Expedited Removal
- Guantanamo Bay Detentions
- The Hyde Amendment
- Birthright Citizenship
- Immigration Registration
- Threats to Military Rule of Law
- Radical Indoctrination in K-12 Schooling
- Native Americans & Birthright Citizenship
- Unraveling Justice: Systemic Inequities, Representation, and the Fight for Civil Rights
- Indian Country Advocacy with the Trump Administration
