The Bar Association of San Francisco
Justice and Diversity Center Presents:
Immigrant Legal Defense Updates
July 9, 2018: 12:00 pm - 1:30 pm
MCLE Credits - 1.5 H
JDC Immigrant Legal Defense Program presents the Immigrant Legal Defense Updates: Latest Strategies in Light of New Enforcement Efforts. A seminar to discuss the latest enforcement tactics by Immigration Customs and Enforcement under priorities set by the Trump administration, the effect on due process and access to counsel, and regional strategies for effective attorney coordination and legal resources to support immigrant communities.
This program offers attorneys a window into the effects of current enforcement activity under the Trump Administration and the legal community's response to it. A model example of attorney coordination and community resources is discussed, along with the latest strategies for effective legal response in the event of arrests and detentions, and why universal representation is a more important goal than ever.
Topics:
- What is happening on the ground with ICE
- Discussion of the San Francisco Immigration Legal Defense Collaborative as a model for resources and representation
- Why universal representation and due process protections are more important than ever
- How the Justice and Diversity Center is helping and how you can help too
If you have any questions or concerns, please email probono@sfbar.org or by phone at 415-782-8996.
Pre-registration is required to attend.
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