Join us for our next chapter meeting at the MCLE building (10 Winter Pl, Boston, MA 02108)! Can’t make it in person? Please join us by Zoom! Register here: https://aila-org.zoom.us/meeting/register/lRBkFeYlRW6m2DPoKH4Adg

4:00pm             The ABCs of Habeas Petitions

Are you ready to expand your toolkit and fight for your detained clients in federal court? Join us for a dynamic introduction to the ABC’s of Habeas Corpus Petitions—an essential remedy for challenging immigration detention when bond is denied or unavailable. We’ll review how to become authorized to practice in federal district courts in Massachusetts, New Hampshire, Rhode Island, Vermont, and Maine—so you can get licensed and ready to file when it matters most. Whether you’re a newer practitioner or just new to habeas, this session will help you feel empowered to take action and deepen your litigation skills.

5:00pm              Business Meeting

5:30pm             Main Meeting: Navigating the Habeas Landscape – Detention, Due Process & the Habeas Project in MA

Join us for an essential conversation on the evolving role of habeas corpus petitions in immigration detention cases. With federal courts playing a critical role in safeguarding due process amid restrictive detention practices, this session will cover where we are, how we got here, and what tools remain at our disposal.

We’re thrilled to welcome a panel of distinguished experts: Christy Rodriguez, Senior Immigration Attorney, Massachusetts Law Reform Institute (MLRI), and Daniel McFadden, Managing Attorney, ACLU of Massachusetts. Panelists will provide: a clear overview of the current habeas landscape in MA and beyond, practical guidance on when and how to file habeas petitions for detained clients, a report on the state and future of the Habeas Project and need for volunteers, and strategies for new and seasoned practitioners to get involved in habeas advocacy.

Please join us for some light bites and refreshments immediately

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