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National Immigration Litigation Alliance: Template Application for Order to Show Cause and Proposed Order for Habeas Petition
Template application for order to show cause and proposed order in connection with habeas petition, prepared by the National Immigration Litigation Alliance (NILA). Related materials: Template Habeas Petition; Practice Advisory
National Immigration Litigation Alliance: Template Habeas Petition
Template habeas petition prepared by the National Immigration Litigation Alliance (NILA). Related materials: Practice Advisory; Template Application for Order to Show Cause and Proposed Order
National Immigration Litigation Alliance Practice Advisory: Habeas Corpus Petitions
Practice advisory from the National Immigration Litigation Alliance (NILA) addressing writs of habeas corpus for detained noncitizens in order to seek release, to seek a bond hearing before an immigration judge, and/or to challenge certain immigration detention conditions. Published on January 15, 2025. Related materials: Template Habeas Petition; Template Application for Order to Show Cause […]
National Immigration Project Template Opposition to DHS Motion to Dismiss to Pursue Expedited Removal
Template opposition intended for practitioners who represent noncitizens in removal proceedings where DHS has filed a motion to dismiss proceedings in order to pursue expedited removal. Drafted and annotated by attorneys at the National Immigration Project (NIPNLG). Last updated on February 28, 2025.
National Immigration Project Practice Alert: Protecting Noncitizens from Expedited Removal and Immigration Court Arrests
Practice alert from the National Immigration Project (NIPNLG) providing guidance on immediate steps immigration practitioners can take to help protect noncitizen clients at risk of expedited removal and/or detention. Published on May 30, 2025.
Guide to Legal Access in Immigration Detention
Guide published by Acacia Center for Justice, Robert F. Kennedy Human Rights, and ACLU of Louisiana.
When ICE is Watching, Know Your Fight
Community Justice Exchange resource
LETTER TO DHS EXPRESSING FEAR OF DEPORTATION TO COUNTRIES NOT DESIGNATED BY AN IMMIGRATION JUDGE
Template provided by National Immigration Litigation Alliance
Protecting Noncitizens Granted Withholding of Removal or CAT Protection Against Deportation to Third Countries Where They Fear Persecution/Torture
Practice Advisory from National Immigration Litigation Alliance
The Laken Riley Act’s Mandatory Detention Provisions (Feb 2025)
Practice Advisory from National Immigration Project