NACDL News: Groups Provide Critical Immigration Advisories for Defense Lawyers After the Administrat

Both criminal defense and immigration groups have released critical practice advisories in response to the executive orders (EO) on immigration policy issued by the president on Jan. 25, 2017. The executive orders affect, among other areas, Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) actions and priorities, including who ICE seeks to detain and deport. Thus, it is essential for defense lawyers to stay informed of all changes and how they are being implemented through consultation with immigration experts.