In this interactive panel we will cover some of the most pressing issues in enforcement and removal. We will discuss the latest enforcement trends and policy updates, including the expansion of expedited removal and its application to those within the U.S. and the Laken Riley Act and related changes to mandatory detention. Panelists will also cover how you can prepare and advocate for your clients in light of these changes.
Have you been waiting for the time when you finally understand the Child Status Protection Act (CSPA)? Presenters will cover how the CSPA protects children in the immediate relative category, in the F-2A category, and as derivatives in all family-based preference categories. You will learn how and when to calculate “adjusted age” and understand the one-year filing requirement, including how applicants can use the “extraordinary circumstances” exception if they fail to satisfy the requirement.
So far in 2025, we have seen many immigration enforcement actions across various states and localities. Come learn about the trends we have seen and the different ways allies have shown up for immigrant communities.
As it has for more than 30 years, CLINIC will fight for the rights of immigrants. CLINIC trains legal representatives who provide high-quality and affordable immigration legal services. We develop and sustain a network of nonprofit programs that serve over 500,000 immigrants every year. We cultivate projects that support and defend vulnerable immigrant populations by:
History has taught us that people who step up can make a difference. We hope you will join us.
Embracing the Gospel value of welcoming the stranger, CLINIC promotes the dignity and protects the rights of immigrants in partnership with a dedicated network of Catholic and community legal immigration programs. We are based out of Silver Spring, Maryland (Washington, D.C. metropolitan area), with an office in Oakland, California, and additional staff working from locations throughout the country. Questions and inquiries can be sent to national@cliniclegal.org.
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