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Fighting for Freedom: Filing Habeas Petitions for Detained Immigrants

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Price

$0 for Member
$50 for Non-Member

60 minutes
Date Published

October 8, 2025

Publisher

New Orleans Bar Association

Subjects

Constitutional, Immigration, Miscellaneous, Practice Skills

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Summary

This introductory CLE will walk attorneys through the fundamentals of filing a habeas corpus petition to challenge the unlawful detention of immigrants in ICE custody. Participants will learn the legal framework, practical filing tips, and strategies for emergency stays. The session will also share real-world case examples and provide a roadmap for attorneys who want to volunteer and take on habeas cases to help secure the release of detained individuals. Whether you’re new to immigration law or looking to expand your advocacy toolkit, this training will give you the knowledge and resources to make an immediate impact.

SWOD-26109

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Presenters

Prof. Mary Yanik
Tulane Immigrant Rights Clinic


Jeremy Jong
Al Otro Lado


Al Page
ISLA


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Program Titles and Supporting Materials

This program contains the following components:

Media Files
Immigration CLE 10 8 2025
Downloadable Files
2025 NOBA Habeas Presentation
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Credit

If applicable, you may obtain credit in multiple jurisdictions simultaneously for this program (see pending/approved list below). If electing credit for this program, registrants in jurisdictions not listed below will receive a Certificate of Completion that may or may not meet credit requirements in other jurisdictions. Where applicable, credit will be only awarded to a paid registrant completing all the requirements of the program as determined by the selected accreditation authority.

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