Immigration Raids

Immigration Raids

No one should be deported without a fair day in court. The American Immigration Council produces resources on the immigration enforcement system and provides attorneys with practical resources they need to fight for their clients.

The Landscape of Immigration Detention in the United States

The Landscape of Immigration Detention in the United States

This analysis reveals that individuals detained by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement were commonly held in privately operated and remotely located facilities, far away from basic community support structures and legal advocacy networks. Read More

The Basics of Motions to Reopen EOIR-Issued Removal Orders

The Basics of Motions to Reopen EOIR-Issued Removal Orders

This practice advisory provides a basic overview of motions to reopen removal orders that are filed with the Executive Office for Immigration Review (EOIR), which consists of immigration courts throughout the country and the Board of Immigration Appeals, located in Falls, Church Virginia. The advisory also provides basic information about… Read More

U.S. Citizen Children Impacted by Immigration Enforcement

U.S. Citizen Children Impacted by Immigration Enforcement

Deportations of parents and family members have serious consequences that affect children and extend to communities and the country as a whole. Read More

Motions to Suppress in Removal Proceedings: Cracking Down on Fourth Amendment Violations

Motions to Suppress in Removal Proceedings: Cracking Down on Fourth Amendment Violations

This Practice Advisory discusses some of the legal issues that may arise when noncitizens in removal proceedings move to suppress evidence obtained through constitutional violations by state and local officers seeking to enforce immigration law. Read More

Asylum in the United States

Asylum in the United States

Asylum seekers must navigate a difficult and complex process that can involve multiple government agencies. This fact sheet provides an overview of the asylum system in the United States, including how asylum is defined, eligibility requirements, and the application process. Read More

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