One of MIRC’s priorities is representation of non-citizen criminal defendants to prevent or minimize the immigration consequences of convictions. The criminal justice system drastically affects, often even determines, the immigration status of a non-citizen defendant. Individuals convicted of an extremely broad range of offenses may be automatically deported, sometimes with no chance for an immigration judge …
Bond proceedings are separate and apart from the underlying removal proceedings. Bond proceedings are one of the most important procedures in removal defense, because once the client is released from detention they can communicate freely with their attorney and help build their defense. With attorney representation at bond hearings, the amount of the bond tends …
“Deferred Action” and Prosecutorial Discretion for Young People On June 15, 2012, the U.S. Department of Homeland Security issued a memorandum announcing that certain young people who were brought to the United States as young children, who do not present a risk to national security or public safety, and who meet several key criteria will be considered for relief …