We’re building a series to help immigration attorneys develop the skills, confidence, and judgment to litigate effectively in federal court.
A practical introduction to challenging immigration detention in federal court, including custody, jurisdiction, venue, exhaustion, bond-related issues, mootness, and common government defenses.
Join the waitlistHow to identify reviewable agency action, frame claims under the Administrative Procedure Act, address final agency action and exhaustion, and distinguish APA claims from mandamus actions.
Join the waitlistA step-by-step workshop on client intake, factual investigation, document collection, legal research, identifying defendants, drafting allegations, and preparing a complaint.
Join the waitlistA focused session on where to file, whom to name, personal jurisdiction, venue considerations, transfer risks, nationwide defendants, and strategic differences among federal districts.
Join the waitlistAn inside look at common defenses raised by the government, including sovereign immunity, standing, mootness, ripeness, exhaustion, jurisdictional objections, failure to state a claim, and improper venue.
Join the waitlistHow to assess whether litigation is appropriate, communicate with agencies before filing, develop a demand strategy, preserve credibility, evaluate timing, and decide when filing may help or hurt the client.
Join the waitlistPractical guidance on settlement discussions, government counsel communications, status updates, stipulations, voluntary dismissals, attorney’s fees, and evaluating proposed resolutions.
Join the waitlistAn introduction to motions to dismiss, motions for summary judgment, opposition briefs, declarations, exhibits, reply briefs, oral argument, and responding to procedural or jurisdictional challenges.
Join the waitlistStrategies for delayed or denied naturalization matters, including mandamus, APA claims, statutory deadlines, agency discretion, examination requirements, and issues that may arise when litigation prompts agency action.
Join the waitlistHow to evaluate visa-related delays and denials, identify potential defendants, address consular nonreviewability, assess exceptions and limitations, and determine whether mandamus or APA litigation may be appropriate.
Join the waitlistWhen and how to seek emergency relief, including temporary restraining orders, preliminary injunctions, irreparable harm, likelihood of success, balancing the equities, and preparing a compelling emergency record.
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