Dada v. Mukasey Q&A: Preliminary Analysis and Approaches to Consider

This Q&A offers preliminary analysis about the potential impact of Dada v. Mukasey on individuals' cases and suggestions about immediate steps to take. In Dada, the Supreme Court protected the right to file a motion to reopen by holding that voluntary departure recipients are permitted to unilaterally withdraw their voluntary departure request before the expiration of the voluntary departure period.

Published On: Tuesday, June 17, 2008 | Download File

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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.