Practising Law Institute’s “Challenging Immigration Detention with Habeas Petitions – A Basic Overview”
Thursday, February 2, 2017, 4:00 pm to 5:00 pm EST
Join expert faculty as they provide basic training on habeas petitions for detained immigrants.
Topics to be addressed include:
- Nuts and bolts of filing a motion for temporary restraining order
- Legal standard for TROs
- Nuts and bolts for filing a petition for writ of habeas corpus
- Common legal claims for habeas petitions
This important free briefing is offered in response to community demand and the great need for training on this topic. For a more in-depth discussion of habeas and immigration, please register for PLI’s three-hour Habeas Petitions for Detained Immigrants program on March 3rd in San Francisco and live webcast.
Speakers:
Holly S. Cooper, UC Davis School of Law
Matthew H. Green, Law Offices of Matthew H. Green
UPDATE: In light of PLI’s comprehensive seminars on 2/2 and 3/3, FALA New York, AABANY and their sister bar associations will not be hosting habeas petition trainings. Be sure to reserve your spot with PLI today!
Press Release: NAPABA Disappointed in Outcome of Immigration Case Heard by the U.S. Supreme Court
WASHINGTON — The National Asian Pacific American Bar Association (NAPABA) is disappointed by the outcome of the U.S. Supreme Court’s split decision announced today in United States v. Texas. The court did not reach a decision in a challenge to the President’s executive action on immigration, including the Deferred Action for Parents of Americans and Lawful Permanent Residents (DAPA) and expanded Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA). The split outcome leaves in place the Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit’s decision to block implementation of the programs.
“We are disappointed in the decision of the Supreme Court to not make a clear statement on the Fifth Circuit’s decision to enjoin the implementation of these important immigration policies. The outcome leaves over four million undocumented immigrants living in the shadow of deportation,” said NAPABA President Jin Y. Hwang. “Today’s result underscores the importance of Congress taking swift action to pass comprehensive immigration reform.”
The lower court in this case temporarily blocked the implementation of the expanded DACA and DAPA programs, which affected an estimated 4.9 million undocumented and vulnerable immigrants, including approximately 1.3 million Asian Pacific Americans. Under these programs, eligible applicants would not be a priority for deportation and could apply for a temporary work authorization. The original DACA program remains unaffected and more than 100,000 Asian Pacific Americans remain eligible for that program.
NAPABA, along with a diverse coalition of 325 immigration, civil rights, labor, and social service groups, including the National Immigration Law Center, filed an amicus brief with the U.S. Supreme Court in this case to urge the Court to lift the injunction that has blocked the President’s executive action on immigration from moving forward. View the brief here.
For more information, the media may contact Brett Schuster, NAPABA communications manager, at 202-775-9555 or [email protected].
NAPABA Supports the Reintroduction of the Reuniting Families Act
For Immediate Release
March 17, 2016
For More Information, Contact:
Brett Schuster, Communications Manager
202-775-9555; [email protected]
The
National Asian Pacific American Bar Association (NAPABA) applauds the
reintroduction of the Reuniting Families Act by Representative Michael
Honda (D-CA). The bill attempts to alleviate visa backlogs, promote
expedited family reunification, and provide relief to the families of
Filipino American World War II veterans. The bill also brings much
needed updates to the family-based immigration system which has kept
many families apart for years, including disrupting the lives of many
Asian Pacific American families. It is a compelling reminder that the
United States should always uphold the core national values of family
and fairness in our immigration system.
For more information, the media may contact Brett Schuster, NAPABA communications manager, at 202-775-9555 or [email protected].
E3! Ambassadors: Educate, Engage, and Empower Young AAPI Leaders — Apply by Aug. 9
The E3! Ambassadors Program equips young leaders with the opportunity to work with the White House Initiative on Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders to brainstorm and implement their own unique ideas to help improve the overall quality of life for AAPIs across the country in the areas of education, mental health, pathways to public service, and immigration. E3! Ambassadors work to highlight key federal programs and resources in which AAPIs may be underserved. Selected E3! Ambassadors are encouraged to conduct outreach within their campuses and communities – whether it’s setting up a table to share resources at a campus fair, facilitating a workshop during a conference, or even utilizing social media.
The 2014 inaugural class of 31 E3! Ambassadors came from 29 different cities and hosted more than 55 events during the 2014-2015 year to educate, engage, and empower their campuses and communities.
The application can be found HERE. The deadline to apply is August 9, 2015 at 11:59 PM ET. Please note that late applications may not be considered.
If you have any questions about the E3! Ambassador program, please contact [email protected].
Upcoming Volunteer Opportunities with MinKwon Center
The MinKwon Center will be hosting several Naturalization Clinics. These clinics are great opportunities to assist low-income community members with immigration law forms. Clinics will be held at the MinKwon Center’s office in Flushing and Fort Lee, NJ.
No prior experience is necessary, and training will be provided on the day of each clinic. MinKwon Center keeps a log of all volunteer hours and we’re glad to certify your pro bono hours for the NY bar admission requirement. If you’re interested in volunteering with MinKwon, please read the following clinic descriptions and sign up using the links below:
MinKwon Center will be helping eligible legal permanent residents (i.e., green card holders) complete their applications to become naturalized U.S. citizens. MinKwon Center could use the assistance of attorneys, students and interpreters. Korean and/or Chinese language ability is especially helpful. Please sign up here to join MinKwon on any of these dates:
Date and Time: Saturday, 07/18/2015, 10:00am – 5:00pm
Location: MinKwon Center for Community Action
136-19 41st Avenue, 3rd Floor
Flushing, NY 11355
Volunteer Shifts: 10am-2pm (training from 10am-11am), 1pm-5pm (training from 1pm-2pm)
Date and Time: Friday, 07/24/2015, 10:00am – 5:00pm
Location: Charles B. Wang Community Health Center
268 Canal Street
New York, NY 10013
Volunteer Shifts: 10am-2pm (training from 10am-11am), 1pm-5pm (training from 1pm-2pm)
Date and Time: Saturday, 07/25/2015, 10:00am – 5:00pm
Location: The Beautiful Foundation
1605 John Street #309
Fort Lee, New Jersey 07024
Volunteer Shifts: 10am-2pm (training from 10am-11am), 1pm-5pm (training from 1pm-2pm)
Date and Time: Friday, 08/14/2015, 10:00am – 5:00pm
Location: Korean Community Services of Metropolitan New York, Inc.
35-56 159th Street
Flushing, New York 11358
Volunteer Shifts: 10am-2pm (training from 10am-11am), 1pm-5pm (training from 1pm-2pm)
Lina Lee, Esq. / 이인아
Staff Attorney / 변호사
MinKwon Center for Community Action
136-19 41st Ave. 3rd Fl. Flushing, NY 11355
Tel.718.460.5600 ext. 501, Fax.718.445.0032
[email protected], www.minkwon.org
Upcoming Volunteer Opportunities with MinKwon Center
The MinKwon Center will be hosting several Naturalization Clinics. These clinics are great opportunities to assist low-income community members with immigration law forms. Clinics will be held at the MinKwon Center’s office in Flushing and Fort Lee, NJ.
No prior experience is necessary, and training will be provided on the day of each clinic. MinKwon Center keeps a log of all volunteer hours and we’re glad to certify your pro bono hours for the NY bar admission requirement. If you’re interested in volunteering with MinKwon, please read the following clinic descriptions and sign up using the links below:
MinKwon Center will be helping eligible legal permanent residents (i.e., green card holders) complete their applications to become naturalized U.S. citizens. MinKwon Center could use the assistance of attorneys, students and interpreters. Korean and/or Chinese language ability is especially helpful. Please sign up here to join MinKwon on any of these dates:
Date and Time: Saturday, 5/23/2015, 10:00am – 5:00pm
Location: Church of the Madonna
340 Main St, Fort Lee
New Jersey 07024
Volunteer Shifts: 10:00am-5:00pm (training from 10am-11am)
Date and Time: Sunday, 5/24/2015, 10:00pm – 5:00pm
Location: Chan Yang Church
15 Cedar Grove Lane
Somerset, New Jersey 08873
Volunteer Shifts: 10:00am-5:00pm (training from 10am-11am)
Date and Time: Saturday, 5/30/2015, 10:00am – 5:00pm
Location: Fort Lee Public Library
320 Main Street
Fort Lee, New Jersey 07024
Volunteer Shifts: 10:00am-5:00pm (training from 10am-11am)
Date and Time: Saturday, 05/30/2015, 10:00am – 5:00pm (ONA)
Location: MinKwon Center for Community Action
136-19 41st Avenue, 3rd Floor
Flushing, NY 11355
Volunteer Shifts: 10am-2pm (training from 10am-11am), 1pm-5pm (training from 1pm-2pm)
June 2015
Date and Time: Friday, 6/5/2015, 10:00am – 4:00pm
Location: Fort Lee Public Library
320 Main Street
Fort Lee, New Jersey 07024
Volunteer Shifts: 10:00am-5:00pm (training from 10am-11am)
Date and Time: Saturday, 06/13/2015, 10:00am – 5:00pm (ONA)
Location: MinKwon Center for Community Action
136-19 41st Avenue, 3rd Floor
Flushing, NY 11355
Volunteer Shifts: 10am-2pm (training from 10am-11am), 1pm-5pm (training from 1pm-2pm)
Date and Time: Saturday, 6/20/2015, 10:00am – 5:00pm
Location: Fort Lee Public Library
320 Main Street
Fort Lee, New Jersey 07024
Volunteer Shifts: 10:00am-5:00pm (training from 10am-11am)
Date and Time: Saturday, 06/27/2015, 10:00am – 5:00pm
Location: MinKwon Center for Community Action
136-19 41st Avenue, 3rd Floor
Flushing, NY 11355
Volunteer Shifts: 10am-2pm (training from 10am-11am), 1pm-5pm (training from 1pm-2pm)
Lina Lee, Esq. / 이인아
Staff Attorney / 변호사
MinKwon Center for Community Action
136-19 41st Ave. 3rd Fl. Flushing, NY 11355
Tel.718.460.5600 ext. 501, Fax.718.445.0032
[email protected], www.minkwon.org
Upcoming Volunteer Opportunities with MinKwon Center
The MinKwon Center will be hosting several Naturalization Clinics, starting on April 24. These clinics are great opportunities to assist low-income community members with immigration law forms. Clinics will be held at the MinKwon Center’s office in Flushing and Fort Lee, NJ.
No prior experience is necessary, and training will be provided on the day of each clinic. MinKwon keeps a log of all volunteer hours and MinKwon is glad to certify your pro bono hours for the NY bar admission requirement.
MinKwon will be helping eligible legal permanent residents (i.e., green card holders) complete their applications to become naturalized U.S. citizens. MinKwon could use the assistance of attorneys, students and interpreters. Korean and/or Chinese language ability is especially helpful. Please sign up here to join MinKwon.
If you’re interested in volunteering with MinKwon, please read the following clinic descriptions and sign up using the links below:
April 2015
Date and Time: Friday, 4/24/2015, 10:00am – 5:00pm
Location: Fort Lee Public Library
320 Main Street
Fort Lee, New Jersey 07024
Volunteer Shifts: 10:00am-5:00pm (training from 10am-11am)
May 2015
Date and Time: Saturday, 05/09/2014, 10:00am – 5:00pm
Location: MinKwon Center for Community Action
136-19 41st Avenue, 3rd Floor
Flushing, NY 11355
Volunteer Shifts: 10am-2pm (training from 10am-11am), 1pm-5pm (training from 1pm-2pm)
Date and Time: Friday, 5/15/2015, 10:00am – 5:00pm
Location: Fort Lee Public Library
320 Main Street
Fort Lee, New Jersey 07024
Volunteer Shifts: 10:00am-5:00pm (training from 10am-11am)
*Date and Time: Saturday, 5/16/2015, 2:00pm – 8:00pm
Location: Presbyterian Church of New Jersey
500 Broad Avenue
Palisades Park, New Jersey 07650
Volunteer Shifts: 2:00pm-6:00pm (training from 2pm-3pm)
Date and Time: Sunday, 5/17/2015, 10:00pm – 5:00pm
Location: Chan Yang Church
15 Cedar Grove Lane
Somerset, New Jersey 08873
Volunteer Shifts: 10:00am-5:00pm (training from 10am-11am)
Date and Time: Saturday, 5/30/2015, 10:00am – 5:00pm
Location: Fort Lee Public Library
320 Main Street
Fort Lee, New Jersey 07024
Volunteer Shifts: 10:00am-5:00pm (training from 10am-11am)
Date and Time: Saturday, 05/30/2014, 10:00am – 5:00pm (ONA)
Location: MinKwon Center for Community Action
136-19 41st Avenue, 3rd Floor
Flushing, NY 11355
Volunteer Shifts: 10am-2pm (training from 10am-11am), 1pm-5pm (training from 1pm-2pm)
June 2015
Date and Time: Friday, 6/5/2015, 10:00am – 4:00pm
Location: Fort Lee Public Library
320 Main Street
Fort Lee, New Jersey 07024
Volunteer Shifts: 10:00am-5:00pm (training from 10am-11am)
Date and Time: Saturday, 06/13/2014, 10:00am – 5:00pm (ONA)
Location: MinKwon Center for Community Action
136-19 41st Avenue, 3rd Floor
Flushing, NY 11355
Volunteer Shifts: 10am-2pm (training from 10am-11am), 1pm-5pm (training from 1pm-2pm)
Date and Time: Saturday, 6/20/2015, 10:00am – 5:00pm
Location: Fort Lee Public Library
320 Main Street
Fort Lee, New Jersey 07024
Volunteer Shifts: 10:00am-5:00pm (training from 10am-11am)
Date and Time: Saturday, 06/27/2014, 10:00am – 5:00pm
Location: MinKwon Center for Community Action
136-19 41st Avenue, 3rd Floor
Flushing, NY 11355
Volunteer Shifts: 10am-2pm (training from 10am-11am), 1pm-5pm (training from 1pm-2pm)
*Please note that if you sign up for the clinic on 5/16, Saturday at Presbyterian Church of New Jersey, the shift starts from 2pm until 6pm.
**Sign-up forms for the clinics in July and August will be sent out next month.
Thank you volunteering!
Lina Lee, Esq. / 이인아
Staff Attorney / 변호사
MinKwon Center for Community Action
136-19 41st Ave. 3rd Fl. Flushing, NY 11355
Tel.718.460.5600 ext. 501, Fax.718.445.0032
[email protected], www.minkwon.org
Responding to the Needs of Immigrants and Immigrant Families in New York: Implementation of Executive Action for the Unauthorized
Wednesday, March 25, 2015
9am to 5pm
Sheen Center
18 Bleecker Street
New York, NY 10012
Over the last several years, communities throughout the nation have prioritized initiatives to regularize the lives of persons in need of protection, including individuals and families with members that lack immigration status. In the New York City metropolitan area, public and private entities have devoted extensive resources to mobilizing in response to the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) program, to planning for the newly announced Deferred Action for Parental Accountability (DAPA) program, and to providing legal and resettlement services to children and families who have fled violence and privation in Central America and Mexico.
In recent months, New York collaborative initiatives have intensified in response to the massive Executive Action programs announced by President Obama on November 20, 2014, which will cover the unauthorized parents of U.S. citizens and lawful permanent residents (DAPA). The President also announced the expansion of the DACA program and other important, but more modest initiatives. This work comes in the midst of New York City’s municipal identification card program, “IDNYC,” launched in January 2015, and on top of large-scale “steady state” work with immigrants by community-based organizations.
To examine the coordinated response of public and non-profit entities to the DAPA and DACA programs, the Archdiocese of New York, the Diocese of Brooklyn, the Diocese of Rockville Centre, and the Center for Migration Studies of New York (CMS) are hosting an all-day event on March 25th at the Sheen Center, located in Manhattan’s NoHo neighborhood.
The event will include key-note presentations by faith leaders, as well as panel discussions with federal, state, and local officials, legal service agencies, community-based agencies, and national immigrant rights groups. Its panel discussions will:
- Examine federal, New York State and New York City policy, outreach, and initiatives on Executive Action.
- Explore legal services mobilization efforts by public and private entities and other collaborative programs in New York City, Long Island, and the Lower Hudson Valley, looking particularly at outreach, public education on benefit eligibility and the risk of fraud, and provision of legal screening, representation and advocacy.
- Address the role of non-legal, community-based institutions, particularly Catholic parishes, in ensuring the program’s success.
There will also be a short discussion on the work of national organizations in assisting local communities in implementing these programs and efforts to evaluate the programs’ success. After the formal event, there will be a reception and, for those interested, a roundtable discussion that will provide an opportunity to share and coordinate best practices and approaches to serving and empowering this population. The all-day event will seek to place this work in a broader policy, moral, and demographic context; improve the response to the needs of these populations in the New York metropolitan area; and identify lessons, successes and challenges in implementing these programs.
The event is free, but please register only if your attendance is definite. To register, visit http://goo.gl/forms/LDgubFchST or email your name, title, organization and email address to [email protected].
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Thank you to the New York Immigration Coalition for sharing news of this important event.
Asian American Federation Statement on President Obama’s Immigration Action
Friday, November 21, 2014
New York City: The Asian American Federation applauds President Obama’s announcement to provide temporary relief to immigrant families by deferring the deportation of the parents of children who are U.S. citizens or legal residents. His plan is an important first step towards fixing our country’s broken immigration system. Ultimately, this executive action will impact over 4 million unauthorized immigrants in our country. Of the 4 million, over one-half million are from Asian countries.
As the city with the second largest Asian population in the country, we know that administrative relief is welcome news for many Asian New Yorkers and their families. The Asian population in NYC is now 1.2 million, making it the fastest growing group in the City. Rough estimates indicate that about 40,000 additional Asian immigrants in the city may be impacted by the relief plan.
We look forward to hearing the details in Spring 2015 when the actual process begins. We urge potential applicants to turn to our member agencies for accurate information.
Finally, many of our member agencies have been part of this important fight to recognize and include Asians in immigration legislation and reform, and the Asian American Federation applauds their leadership and dedication to this important issue.
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Established in 1989, the Federation is a pan-Asian non-profit organization representing a network of community service agencies in the Northeast. These agencies work in the fields of health & human services, education, economic development, civic participation, and social justice. The Asian American Federation’s mission is to raise the influence and well-being of the pan-Asian American community through research, policy advocacy, public awareness and organizational development.