LAWS-6105 (2) Defending Immigrants in Criminal and Immigration Courts

Addresses legal procedures, pleadings and client advocacy matters involved in the representation of Spanish-speaking clients who have been arrested for criminal offenses and who have been issued a detainer by Immigration and Customs Enforcement for possible immigration removal proceedings. Provides overview of criminal defense concepts, and how criminal defense attorneys must be prepared to competently counsel their clients who are facing removal proceedings in the federal immigration system. Requisites: Restricted to Law (LAWS) students only.