Ineffective Assistance of Counsel |
Last Updated:
Thu, Nov 12, 2009 <This page is under construction>
The LAC has long worked to protect the right to effective assistance of counsel in removal proceedings.
Cases
Matter of Compean, 24 I&N Dec. 710 (A.G. 2009) filed Oct. 6, 2008 amicus brief in AG certified case
Afanwi v. Mukasey, 526 F.3d 788 (4th Cir. 2008) filed Jul. 18, 2008 amicus brief in support of rehearing
Other
Letter recommending steps EOIR can take to protect the right to effective assistance of counsel, submitted Nov. 12, 2009
Letter in support of reconsideration of Matter of Compean submitted Feb. 6, 2009
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Institute & Meetings
AIC/AILA Litigation Institute, October 8-10, 2010
Strengthen your litigation skills in Leesburg, Va., this fall, via our hands-on, educational format! Now more than ever immigration lawyers need to be equipped to litigate issues on behalf of their clients. This Institute will enable both neophytes and experienced practitioners to acquire new skills, to practice their technique, and to become confident and knowledgeable about litigation in immigration court and in the federal courts. Please see http://www.aila.org/li for registration information.