Practice Advisories |
LAC Practice Advisories provide in depth discussion and analysis of select substantive and procedural issues in immigration law. The Practice Advisories are intended to assist lawyers and do not substitute for individual legal advice supplied by a lawyer familiar with a client's case.
How To File A Petition For Rehearing, Rehearing En Banc And Hearing En Banc In An Immigration Case
This Practice Advisory discusses the procedures and requirements for filing a petition for rehearing, rehearing en banc or hearing en banc in the court of appeals.
Published On: Thursday, July 31, 2008 | Download File
Arrest, Detention, and Bond Procedures for Noncitizens Without Criminal Convictions
This Practice Advisory focuses on the law governing the arrest, detention and bond procedures for people present in the United States who do not have criminal convictions.
Published On: Tuesday, July 1, 2008 | Download File
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
Introduction to Habeas Corpus
This is a short introduction to habeas corpus, addressing when and how a petition for habeas corpus can be used in the immigration context.
Published On: Sunday, June 1, 2008 | Download File
Reinstatement of Removal
This Practice Advisory addresses where to obtain federal court review of reinstatement orders and what arguments are available to challenge the legality of reinstatement orders in federal court, including challenges to the underlying removal order.
Published On: Wednesday, April 23, 2008 | Download File
