The Criminal Justice Act: Appointment of Counsel in Habeas Corpus Proceedings |
This is a short introduction to the Criminal Justice Act (CJA), which authorizes the U.S. district courts to appoint counsel to represent financially eligible individuals in habeas corpus actions brought pursuant to 28 U.S.C. § 2241.
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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.