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National Immigration Project Practice advisory Mar 3, 2026

Practice Advisory: Federal Tort Claims Act: Frequently Asked Questions for Attorneys Representing Immigrant Clients

The Federal Tort Claims Act (FTCA) waives the United States’ sovereign immunity and authorizes suits for money damages based on the negligent acts or omissions of federal employees, and, in some instances, intentional misconduct of such employees. This resource answers frequently asked questions about the FTCA for immigration attorneys.

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National Immigration Project Practice advisory Feb 27, 2026

Crim-Imm Case Law Updates 2025

The Board of Immigration Appeals (BIA or Board), the U.S. Courts of Appeals, and the Supreme Court have issued many decisions in the past year that implicate the rights of noncitizens. This resource is designed to help immigration practitioners familiar with the categorical approach stay current on significant case law developments over the past year at the intersection of immigration and criminal law. This resource begins with an overview of notable case law developments before the BIA, the U.S

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National Immigration Project Practice advisory Feb 26, 2026

The March 2026 Visa Bulletin: What It Means for SIJS Youth

The March 2026 Visa Bulletin reflects significant forward movement in the EB-4 category, with a Final Action Date of July 15, 2021, and a Filing Date of January 1, 2023. This movement means that on March 1, 2026, many youth with Special Immigrant Juvenile Status (SIJS) will be able to apply for adjustment of status and accompanying work authorization. This resource is meant to provide guidance to advocates who work with SIJS youth who are eligible to file for adjustment of status based on the Ma

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National Immigration Project Practice advisory Feb 23, 2026

Habeas in the Fifth Circuit After Buenrostro

Analysis of Buenrostro-Mendez and its effect on detention under 8 U.S.C. 1225(b)(2)(A), with practical implications for habeas strategy in the Fifth Circuit.

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National Immigration Project Practice advisory Feb 23, 2026

Habeas in the Fifth Circuit After Buenrostro

On February 6, 2026, the Fifth Circuit issued Buenrostro-Mendez v. Bondi , No. 25-cv-20496, 2026 WL 323330 (5th Cir. Feb. 6, 2026), a split decision with a strong dissent in which the Fifth Circuit sided with DHS and the BIA to determine that all noncitizens who are present in the United States without lawful admission are subject to mandatory detention under 8 U.S.C. § 1225(b)(2)(A) during removal proceedings, rather than discretionary detention under § 1226(a). Despite Buenrostro , habeas opti

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Immigrant Legal Resource Center Practice advisory Feb 10, 2026

California Penal Code § 245(a) is not a Crime of Violence

On January 13, 2026, the Ninth Circuit issued an en banc decision holding that a violation of California Penal Code § 245(a)(1) (assault with a deadly weapon) is not a crime of violence. United States v. Gomez, No. 23-435 (9th Cir., Jan. 13, 2026) (en banc). After this decision, no conviction for PC § 245(a)(1) can be an aggravated felony. For criminal defenders, the best practice is to avoid a PC § 245(a)(1) conviction until the timeline for certiorari on Gomez has expired—the ninety-day period

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ASISTA Practice advisory Feb 3, 2026

Policy Alert: Policy Manual Updates for VAWA

Reviews USCIS policy-manual updates issued on December 22, 2025 affecting VAWA adjudication and flags the practical consequences for current filings.

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Human Rights First PALA Library Practice advisory Jan 23, 2026

Human Rights First Practice Advisory on Pretermissions

Human Rights First practice advisory describing possible bases for pretermission in immigration court and explaining how to prepare for, and respond to, motions to pretermit a client’s asylum claim. Last updated on January 23, 2026.

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National Immigration Project Practice advisory Jan 13, 2026

Quick Guide to Release from Immigration Detention for SIJS Youth

IMPORTANT: On February 6, 2026, the Fifth Circuit ruled in Buenrostro-Mendez v. Bondi , No. 25-20496, that noncitizens in removal proceedings who have not been admitted are subject to "mandatory" detention under 8 U.S.C. 1225(b)(2)(A). This resource has not been updated since the Buenrostro decision. If you are filing a habeas petition in a district within the Fifth Circuit, you will need to adapt your legal claims in light of the Buenrostro-Mendez v. Bondi decision, e.g. by focusing on constitu

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