NACDL - Habeas as the Last Line of Defense for Detained Immigrants

Habeas as the Last Line of Defense for Detained Immigrants

With over 73,000 immigrants in detention, continuing mass enforcement, and policies that prevent immigrants from seeking release in immigration court, the need for habeas representation has escalated dramatically over the past year. Habeas petitions in federal court have become the only recourse for most detained immigrants, and the need for representation far outpaces available capacity among immigration attorneys and nonprofit organizations. We provide an overview of habeas representation in the immigration context and the most common legal challenges detained immigrants can raise.

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Presented by Ellie Norton, Senior Staff Attorney, National Immigration Project; Bridget Pranzatelli, Staff Attorney, National Immigration Project; and Sirine Shebaya, Executive Director, National Immigration Project