Date: March 26, 2025
Joint Sponsors: ABA Commission on Immigration, ABA Criminal Justice Section
Co-Sponsors: California Public Defender Association, Massachusetts Black Lawyers Association
Please join the ABA’s Commission on Immigration, the Section for Civil Rights and Social Justice, and the Criminal Justice Section to discuss hot topics in immigration removal and enforcement. Panelists will discuss new and emerging issues facing individuals who may be subject to increased enforcement, detention, and deportation. Between Executive Orders, new policies and regulations, and recent legislation, the landscape is changing quickly, leaving immigrant communities in fear, and practitioners struggling to stay abreast of how these changes impact their clients. Join our experts to hear the latest developments in the immigration system.
Speakers:
Wendy Wayne – Immigration Policy Consultant, South End Strategies; Member, ABA Commission of Immigration; Member, American Immigration Lawyer Association
Graciela Martinez – Assistant Public Defender, North Region, Los Angeles County Public Defender's Office
Carmelia Taylor – Immigration Attorney, Law Offices of Carmelia Taylor, PLLC.
Caroline Solis – Director of Holistic Practice, Travis County Public Defender's Office
Moderator:
Stephanie Baez – Director of Pro Bono, ABA Commission on Immigration