Preliminary Matters in Removal Proceedings

Removal Defense

Enforcement

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A removal defense case may be won or lost before the first master calendar hearing ends. Learn how you can prepare to defend your noncitizen client in the early stages of removal proceedings - from requesting records, strategizing pleadings and relief, filing and defending pre-hearing motions, addressing initial custody issues and more. The webinar will also provide updates on policy and litigation efforts impacting these issues, and will offer tips and best practices in handling preliminary matters in immigration court.

 

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