FOIA with DHS as an Advocacy Tool

Topics:
  • Immigration Court
  • Advocacy

ILRC attorneys will describe the current processes for filing requests and administrative appeals through the Freedom of Information Act process at USCIS, both online and with a G-639. The speakers will describe the FOIA processes and response times at  DHS components including CBP, OBIM, and ICE.  Speakers will also give an overview of ways that FOIA can be used in advocacy and to support litigation.

  • CLE Credit Comments: 1.5 CA (Qualifies for Legal Specialization Credit) & 1.5 TX

IAN Partners

  • pro bono net
  • american immigration lawyers association
  • national immigration law center
  • unidos us
  • immigration legal resource center
  • immigration legal resource center
  • american immigration council
  • american civil liberties union
  • american immigration council
  • national immigration project
  • the advocates for human rights
  • lutheran immigration and refugee service

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