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The 2016 presidential election is consequential and has instilled great concern and fear among immigrant communities. This page contains resources for immigrants and the broader community. 

2020 Census: What You Need to Know, Penn State Law Center for Immigrants' Rights Clinic, March 30, 2020.

Resources on DACA

DACA or Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals was announced by former President Barack Obama on June 15, 2012, and implemented by then Secretary of Homeland Security Janet Napolitano. The policy has enabled people who came to the United States before the age of 16 to apply for “deferred action” (a form of prosecutorial discretion) and a work permit. The program has protected nearly 800,000 people in the United States. On September 5, 2017, AG Sessions announced that DACA would be rescinded. On January 9, the federal district court for the Northern District of California issued a nationwide injunction ordering the Department of Homeland Security to continue the DACA program ordering DHS to maintain DACA on the same terms that existed prior to its rescission on September 5, 2017 and to allow qualifying DACA recipients to apply to renew their applications. Click here to view the USCIS Response to the court ruling. On November 8, 2018, the Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals upheld the California injunction after concluding that DACA is a lawful exercise of discretion and that the administration decision to end DACA was a mistake of law. On February 13, 2018, a second court in New York issued a nationwide injunction similar to the one issued by the California court. On April 24, 2018, a third court in D.C. issued another order prohibiting DHS from moving forward with the rescission. The state of Texas and six other states filed a lawsuit in a federal district court challenging the legality of DACA. On August 31, 2018, Judge Andrew Hanen denied Texas and the plaintiff-states a preliminary injunction, concluding that preserving the status quo was preferable to blocking DACA, among other points. This means that there are no competing nationwide injunctions. On June 28, 2019, the Supreme Court consolidated the cases and agreed to hear the DACA case. The Court issued a 5-4 decision on June 18, 2020, holding that the case could be reviewed in federal court and further that the way the Trump administration ended DACA was arbitrary and capricious and therefore unlawful. Litigation ensured. On December 4, 2020, a federal court in New York ordered DHS to restore DACA to how it existed on September 4, 2012 and to post related information on their website no later than December 7, 2020. (Updated: December 10, 2020)

New DACA Resources from the Clinic, Professor Wadhia, or Penn State

DACA Restored, Shoba Sivaprasad Wadhia for Medium, December 5, 2020.

Remove the Sword of Damocles from DACA, Jurist, August 12, 2020.

DACA Frequently Asked Questions, Immigrant Legal Resource Center and National Immigration Law Center, August 2020.

What the Supreme Court's Decision Means for DACA Recipients, Shoba Sivaprasad Wadhia for The Takeaway, June 22, 2020.



How rule of law saved DACA, for now, The Christian Science Monitor, June 19, 2020.

DACA: Some Thoughts, Some Links, Shoba Sivaprasad Wadhia for Medium, June 18, 2020.

 

 

DACA at the Supreme Court: Decision Day, Penn State Law Center for Immigrants' Rights Clinic, June 18, 2020.







Department of Homeland Security v. Regents of the University of California, Supreme Court, June 18, 2020.







The Meaning of DACA, Shoba Sivaprasad Wadhia, NYU Press, June 2, 2020.

DACA at the Supreme Court: What We Know Virtual Event, Penn State Law Center for Immigrants' Rights Clinic, April 29, 2020.
Video of event
Resources
 

DACA at the Supreme Court: Oral Argument Recap and What Comes Next, Penn State Law Center for Immigrants' Rights Clinic, November 13, 2019.

 

 


DACA at the Supreme Court: Quicktake on Oral Arguments, Shoba Sivaprasad Wadhia for Medium, November 12, 2019.

 DACA at the Supreme Court, Penn State Law Center for Immigrants' Rights Clinic, October 22, 2019.


 

 

 

DACA at the Supreme Court Fact Sheet, Penn State Law Center for Immigrants' Rights Clinic, October 7, 2019.

 

 

 


DACA at the Supreme Court:  Immigration Law Scholars Brief by Shoba Sivaprasad Wadhia, October 4, 2019.

SCOTUSBlog: Dream Deferred, Shoba Sivaprasad Wadhia, September 10, 2019.

Litigation on DACA: What We Know
Penn State Law Center for Immigrants' Rights Clinic, updated June 28, 2019.

 


 

Practice Advisory: Non-Lawful Permanent Resident Cancellation of Removal Under INA § 240A(b) for DACA Recipients
Catholic Legal Immigration Network Inc., October 29, 2018.

Twitter Thread on Ninth Circuit Decision Upholding DACA
Shoba Sivaprasad Wadhia, November 8, 2018

Status of DACA: September 2018 (infographic)
This document from Penn State Law Center for Immigrants' Rights Clinic includes updated information on DACA status.


 

 

Twitter Thread on Texas judge's ruling to reject request to block DACA,
Shoba Sivaprasad Wadhia, August 31, 2018.

Twitter Thread on D.C. Court Rejecting DHS Explanation for Ending DACA
Shoba Sivaprasad Wadhia, August 3, 2018.

Factsheet on DACA Litigation and DHS Memo, Penn State Law Center for Immigrants' Rights Clinic, June 23, 2018.

 DACAmented Law Students and Lawyers in the Trump Era, Raquel Muñiz, Mara Zrzavy, and Nicole Prchal Svajlenka, June 7, 2018.

 

 

Amicus Brief: Regents of the University of California, et al. v. Department of Homeland Security, et al.
Immigration Law Scholars, March 20, 2018.

Penn State Reaffirms Support as DACA Future Remains Unknown, Penn State News, March 20, 2018.

DACA Recipient at Penn State: A Life Fearing Deportation, The Daily Collegian, March 19, 2018.

Federal District Court for the Eastern District of New York Nationwide Injunction to continue DACA
United States District Court Eastern District of New York, February 13, 2018.

Declaration in Support of the Preliminary Injunction to Enjoin the DACA Rescission
Shoba Sivaprasad Wadhia, February 15, 2018.

Twitter Thread Analysis of Nationwide Injunction on DACA Rescission by Second Court
Shoba Sivaprasad Wadhia, February 13, 2018.

Legal Referrals: DACA Holders
Penn State Law Center for Immigrants Rights Clinic, February 1, 2018.


DACA Workshop Presentation, Penn State Law Center for Immigrants' Rights Clinic, January 28, 2018.
 

Response from USCIS Following the Court Decision to Restore DACA
Penn State Law Center for Immigrants' Rights Clinic, January 14, 2018.

Twitter Thread on DACA Court Ruling
Shoba Sivaprasad Wadhia, January 10, 2018.

Penn State Backs Open Letter to Congress in Support of DACA Beneficiaries
Penn State News, October 20, 2017.

The Future of DACA: What Lies Ahead PowerPoint 
Penn State Law Center for Immigrants' Rights Clinic, September 20, 2017.



DACA Rescission 2017: What We Know Infographic
Penn State Law Center for Immigrants' Rights Clinic, September 21, 2017.


 

DACA: What Lies Ahead - Facebook Live Video
Penn State Law Center for Immigrants' Rights Clinic, September 20, 2017.

2017 DACA Rescission Announcement: What It Means
U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services, September 14, 2017.

What Have Courts Said About the Constitutionality of DACA?
Miriam Valverde for PolitiFact, September 11, 2017.

DACA Latest: Potential Lawsuits, the Use of Data for Deportation, and More
AirTalk, National Public Radio, September 6, 2017.

Immigration Law and Policy After the Election: Five Key Points
Shoba Sivaprasad Wadhia for Medium, September 6, 2017.

Making Sense of Uncertainty: What DACA Recipients Need to Know
Shoba Sivaprasad Wadhia on The Takeaway, WNYC, September 6, 2017.

Announcement on Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals: What We Know
Penn State Law Center for Immigrants' Rights, September 6, 2017.

El anuncio sobre Acción Diferida para los Llegados en la Infancia (DACA):  Lo que sabemos
Penn State Law Center for Immigrants' Rights, September 6, 2017.

다카 ( 청년 이주자 추방 유예 정책 (Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals, DACA)
Penn State Law Center for Immigrants' Rights, September 6, 2017.

Facebook Live: DACA Announcement: What We Know
Shoba Sivaprasad Wadhia, September 5, 2017.

Twitter Thread Coverage of Attorney General Press Conference
Shoba Sivaprasad Wadhia, September 5, 2017.

Penn State President Eric Barron's Statement on DACA Announcement
Penn State News, September 5, 2017.

Dear Mr. President: Defend DACA
Shoba Sivaprasad Wadhia for Medium, September 2, 2017.

NPR Talk on DACA
NPR, August 30, 2017.

ACS Webinar: Texas vs. the DREAMers, Again
ACS, August 24th, 2017.

2013 DACA Workshop Presentation
Center for Immigrants' Right Clinic, March 21, 2013.

Advisories and Tools from Other Organizations

Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals, Project Libertad Immigrant Rights Action/Grupo de Acción, January 12, 2021.




 

A History of Efforts to Challenge DACA in Federal Courts, MALDEF, December 14, 2020.

DACA Class Action Lawsuit, National Immigration Law Center, Make the Road New York, Jerome N. Frank Legal Services Organization, December 9, 2020.






 

New York Federal Court Order Restores DACA to Pre-September 5, 2017 Version, Home is Here, December 7, 2020.

DACA Response, U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services, December 4, 2020.




 

Transcript of Oral Arguments of Supreme Court DACA Case, Supreme Court of the United States, November 12, 2019.

 

Supreme Court Preview (includes DACA), American Constitution Society, September 26, 2019
 

 

Trump's Termination of DACA Program Unlawful, 4th Circ. Rules, Bloomberg Law, May 17, 2019.

Annotated DACA Application Packet, Immigrant Legal Resource Center, March 25, 2019.

Judge rejects Texas request to block DACA, The Hill, August 31, 2018.

2018 National DACA Survey, Center for American Progress, August 15, 2018

DACA Renewals Update, United We Dream, August 8, 2018

Practice Advisory: Immigration Relief for DACA Recipients Based on Fear of Return
University of California Hastings College of the Law Center for Gender & Refugee Studies, February 2018.

Trump Administration Asks Supreme Court to Intervene on DACA
Amy Howe, SCOTUS Blog, January 18, 2018.

Justice Department Files Notice of Appeal and Intends to Petition for Immediate Supreme Court Review in DACA Lawsuit
The United States Department of Justice, January 16, 2018.

Five Things to Know About the Latest USCIS Announcement
National Immigration Law Center, January 14, 2018.

FAQ: USCIS is Accepting DACA Renewal Applications
National Immigration Law Center, January 14, 2018.

USCIS Statement on Preliminary Injunction
U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services, January 13, 2018.

Top 5 Things to Know About the DACA Injunction
United We Dream, January 10, 2018.

Practice Alert: Filing DACA Renewal Applications in the Wake of the January 9, 2018 Federal Court Ruling
American Immigration Lawyers Association, January 10, 2018.

In Reversal, Immigration Agency Will Consider Delayed DACA Requests
Liz Robbins, New York Times, November 15, 2017.

National Press Club Forum on Higher Education and Immigration
Cisneros Hispanic Leadership Institute, November 14, 2017. Includes perspectives from several university and college presidents.

About DACA and Employment
National Immigration Law Center, September 7, 2017.

FAQs on DACA Termination
National Immigration Law Center, September 5, 2017.

Top 5 Things to Know About the Announcement that DACA is Being Ended
National Immigration Law Center, September 5, 2017.

Community Advisory: What Do I Need to Know About the End of DACA
Immigrant Legal Resource Center, September 5, 2017.

Defending Dreamers: Educator's Toolkit
InformedImmigrant.com, September 5, 2017.

About DACA and Employment
United We Dream, National Immigration Law Center, and Advancing Justice, September 5, 2017.

Practice Advisory: Screening Potential DACA Requestors for Other Forms of Relief
Created by Patrick Taurel for the American Immigration Council, Sept. 1, 2017.

DACA Update: Five Things You Should Know
Fact sheet from the National Immigration Law Center and United We Dream, August 2017.

DHS Reviewing Status of Obama's Deferred-Action Program for Illegal Immigrants
Washington Post, August 24, 2017.

Government Documents

Department of Homeland Security Will Reject Initial Requests for DACA as it Weighs Future of the Program, U.S. Department of Homeland Security, July 28, 2020.

Judge Wardlaw's Opinion in Regents of the Univ. of Cal. v. USDHS
U.S. Court of Appeal for the Ninth Circuit, November 8, 2018

Judge Hanen's ruling on State of Texas v. United States
U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Texas, Brownsville Division, August 31, 2018.

D.C. Court Rejects DHS Explanation for Ending DACA
U.S. District Court for the District of Columbia, August 3, 2018.

Secretary Nielson responds to DC Court with Memo on DACA
U.S. Department of Homeland Security, June 22, 2018.

Acting Press Secretary Tyler Q. Houlton Statement on Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals
U.S. Department of Homeland Security, March 7, 2018.

News In Focus: Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA)
Department of Homeland Security, September 8, 2017.

Frequently Asked Questions on the Rescission of DACA
Department of Homeland Security, September 5, 2017.

Memorandum on Rescission of DACA
Department of Homeland Security, September 5, 2017.

Jeff Sessions' Letter Calling for End of DACA
Mahita Gajanan for Time, September 5, 2017.

DHS Press Release
Rescission of Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals, Department of Homeland Security, September 5, 2017.

VIDEO: Attorney General Announces Recission of DACA
New York Times, September 5, 2017.

COVID-19 and Immigration

From the Clinic:

International Students Seeking Entry to the United States, Penn State Law Center for Immigrants' Rights Clinic, July 31, 2020.





 

International Students and Remote Learning in Fall 2020: What You Need To Know, Penn State Law Center for Immigrants' Rights Clinic, updated August 11, 2020.






 

**NOTE: ON JULY 14, 2020, JUDGE ALLISON BURROGHS ANNOUNCED THAT ICE WILL RESCIND THE JULY 6 DIRECTIVE AND NO LONGER IMPLEMENT THE POLICY. THE ICE RESCISSION APPLIES NATIONWIDE.**

International Students and Remote Learning in Fall 2020: What You Need To Know, Penn State Law Center for Immigrants' Rights Clinic, updated July 14, 2020.



 

Rapid Response Briefing: June 22 Presidential Proclamation and Its Impacts on Higher Education and Other Sectors, Presidents' Alliance on Higher Education and Immigration, June 25, 2020.

 

COVID-19 FAQ (Spanish Translation) for Immigrants in Pennsylvania, 
One-pager, last updated Friday, June 5, 2020
In partnership with the Penn State Center Philadelphia and faculty in the Penn State Department of Agricultural Economics, Sociology and Education.


 

COVID-19 FAQ for Immigrants in Pennsylvania, 
One-pager, last updated Friday, May 22, 2020
In partnership with the Penn State Center Philadelphia and faculty in the Penn State Department of Agricultural Economics, Sociology and Education.

 

 

COVID -19 FAQ for Immigrants in Pennsylvania
Long-version, last updated Friday, May 22, 2020
In partnership with the Penn State Center Philadelphia and faculty in the Penn State Department of Agricultural Economics, Sociology and Education.

 

 

Twitter Thread on Proclamation Suspending Entry of Immigrants Who Present Risk to the U.S. Labor Market During the Economic Recovery Following the COVID-19 Outbreak, Shoba Sivaprasad Wadhia, April 22, 2020.

Proclamation Suspending Entry of Immigrants Who Present Risk to the U.S. Labor Market During the Economic Recovery Following the COVID-19 Outbreak: What You Need to Know, Penn State Law Center for Immigrants' Rights Clinic, April 22, 2020.
Spanish Translation, Pitt Law Clinic, April 23, 2020.

 

Immigration, COVID-19, & Our Community: A Town Hall
Thursday, April 16, 2020 – 6:00p.m. to 7:00p.m.

On April 16, 2020, the Center for Immigrants’ Rights Clinic hosted an online town hall to provide key updates on immigration, COVID-19, and the community. The clinic presented on several topics: Immigration Services, Immigration enforcement and detention, Immigration courts, borders, U.S. Consulates and Embassies, Public benefits and food security, and the CARES Act. Director Massume Assaf shared updates on behalf of the Directorate of International Student & Scholar Advising (DISSA). 

Video of event
Powerpoint Slides
Bibliography of Sources

Speakers:
Massume Assaf, Director of International Student & Scholar Advising (DISSA)
Shoba Sivaprasad Wadhia, Professor & Director of the Center for Immigrants' Rights Clinic
Spring 2020 Penn State Law Clinical Students


 

COVID-19 Related Travel Suspensions: What You Need to Know, Penn State Law Center for Immigrants' Rights Clinic, March 31, 2020.

 

 

 

Proclamation on the Suspension of Entry as Immigrants and Nonimmigrants of Certain Additional Persons Who Pose a Risk of Transmitting Coronavirus: What You Need to Know, Penn State Law Center for Immigrants' Rights Clinic, March 14, 2020.


 

Proclamation on the Suspension of Entry as Immigrants and Nonimmigrants of Certain Additional Persons Who Pose a Risk of Transmitting Coronavirus: What You Need to Know, Penn State Law Center for Immigrants' Rights Clinic, March 12, 2020.


 

Proclamation on the Suspension of Entry as Immigrants and Nonimmigrants of Certain Additional Persons Who Pose a Risk of Transmitting Coronavirus: What You Need to Know, Penn State Law Center for Immigrants' Rights Clinic, March 1, 2020.

Government-Issued Proclamations & Other Documentation:

Frequently Asked Questions for SEVP Stakeholders about COVID-19, U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement, updated August 7, 2020.

FAQ for SEVP Stakeholders about COVID-19, U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement, updated July 15, 2020.

Harvard College and MIT v. U.S. Dept. of Homeland Security and U.S. ICE, Jenner & Block, July 12, 2020.

Proclamation on Suspension of Entry as Immigrants and Nonimmigrants of Certain Additional Persons Who Pose a Risk of Transmitting Novel Coronavirus, May 24, 2020.

Proclamation Suspending Entry of Immigrants Who Present Risk to the U.S. Labor Market During the Economic Recovery Following the COVID-19 Outbreak, Donald J. Trump, April 22, 2020.

USCIS Response to Coronavirus 2019 (COVID-19), U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services, March 2020.

ICE Guidance on COVID-19, U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement, March 2020.

Joint Statement on US-Mexico Joint Initiative to Combat the COVID-19 Pandemic, U.S. Department of Homeland Security, March 20, 2020.

Joint Statement on US-Canada Joint Initiative: Temporary Restriction of Travelers Crossing the US-Canada Land Border for Non-Essential Purposes, U.S. Department of Homeland Security, March 20, 2020.

Proclamation on the Suspension of Entry as Immigrants and Nonimmigrants of Certain Additional Persons Who Pose a Risk of Transmitting Coronavirus, Donald J. Trump, March 14, 2020.

Carrier Liaison Program Bulletin, U.S. Customs and Border Protection, March 13, 2020.

Proclamation on the Suspension of Entry as Immigrants and Nonimmigrants of Certain Additional Persons Who Pose a Risk of Transmitting Coronavirus, Donald J. Trump, February 29, 2020.

Other Resources:

Where do new international students stand?, Inside Higher Ed, July 17, 2020.

Penn State Virtual Town Hall Recording: International Student, Immigration, and Remote Learning, July 14, 2020.

Penn State 'very pleased' after White House, ICE rescind rule that threatened international students, Centre Daily Times, July 14, 2020.

Penn State in support of rescission and Harvard/MIT's lawsuit against Dept. of Homeland Security and ICE, Penn State News, July 8, 2020.

Arizona International Students Expected to Be Largely Unaffected by New ICE Rules, Fronteras, July 7, 2020.

Summary of Presidential Proclamation Suspending Entry of Certain Individuals from China, American Immigration Council & American Immigration Lawyers Association, May 29, 2020.

Supporting International Students in Remote Learning Environments, Penn State Global Programs, April 22, 2020.

A Message to Residents from the State College Borough, April 2020.

 


 

 

 A Message to Residents from the State College Borough - Spanish, April 2020.

 

 


 

 A Message to Residents from the State College Borough - Chinese, April 2020.

 

 


 

A Message to Residents from the State College Borough - Hindi, April 2020. 

 

 

 


A Message to Residents from the State College Borough - Farsi, April 2020.

 

 



A Message to Residents from the State College Borough - French, April 2020.

 

 

 

Can Trump End Immigration? Wording Matters, Scholars Say, Suzanne Monyak, Law360, April 22, 2020.

FAQ: Immigrant Workers' Rights and COVID-19, A Resource for Workers and Their Advocates, National Immigration Law Center, April 10, 2020.

Resources for Immigrants During the Coronavirus Crisis, Informed Immigrant, April 2020.

COVID-19 Parole Informational Guide for Sponsors, Southeast Immigrant Freedom Initiative, Southern Poverty Law Center, March 2020.

'We're Petrified': Immigrants Afraid to Seek Medical Care for Coronavirus, Miriam Jordan for New York Times, March 18, 2020.

Resource Center: 2019 Novel Coronavirus, American Immigration Lawyers Association, March 17, 2020.

Most Courts Closed Due to Coronavirus - But Not Those That Serve High-Risk Populations, Catherine Kim for Vox, March 16, 2020. 

How the Coronavirus is Impacting Immigration, Melissa Cruz for Immigration Impact, March 9, 2020.

Students, Scholars, and Lawful Permanent Residents at the Border

New Immigration Rules Will Have Big Impact on International Students, Forbes, September 28, 2020.

Proposed Regulation on the Change of Admission Period of F, J, and I Nonimmigrants from Duration of Status: What You Need To Know, Penn State Law Center for Immigrants' Rights Clinic, updated September 27, 2020.








Frequently Asked Questions for SEVP Stakeholders about COVID-19, U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement, updated August 7, 2020.

International Students Seeking Entry to the United States, Penn State Law Center for Immigrants' Rights Clinic, July 31, 2020.





 

International Students and Remote Learning in Fall 2020: What You Need To Know, Penn State Law Center for Immigrants' Rights Clinic, updated August 11, 2020.






 

Where do new international students stand?, Inside Higher Ed, July 17, 2020.

FAQ for SEVP Stakeholders about COVID-19, U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement, updated July 15, 2020.

Penn State Virtual Town Hall Recording: International Student, Immigration, and Remote Learning, July 14, 2020.

Penn State 'very pleased' after White House, ICE rescind rule that threatened international students, Centre Daily Times, July 14, 2020.

**NOTE: ON JULY 14, 2020, JUDGE ALLISON BURROGHS ANNOUNCED THAT ICE WILL RESCIND THE JULY 6 DIRECTIVE AND NO LONGER IMPLEMENT THE POLICY. THE ICE RESCISSION APPLIES NATIONWIDE.**

International Students and Remote Learning in Fall 2020: What You Need To Know, Penn State Law Center for Immigrants' Rights Clinic, updated July 14, 2020.



 

Harvard College and MIT v. U.S. Dept. of Homeland Security and U.S. ICE, Jenner & Block, July 12, 2020.

Penn State in support of rescission and Harvard/MIT's lawsuit against Dept. of Homeland Security and ICE, Penn State News, July 8, 2020.

Federal Judge Permanently Blocks the "Unlawful Presence" Rule Affecting F/J/M Students, Politico, February 6, 2020.

Public Charge and Applicants for Change/Extension of Nonimmigrant Status: Impact on F-1 Students, Dan Berger et al., February 2020.

Policies Affecting Asylum Seekers at the Border, American Immigration Council, January 29, 2020.

Know Your Rights: What to Do if You are Detained at a Port of Entry (Lawful Permanent Residents), American Immigration Lawyers Association, January 2020.

Know Your Rights: What to Do if You are Detained at a Port of Entry (F & J Visa Holders), American Immigration Lawyers Association, January 2020. Farsi Version

Know Your Rights: Enforcement at the Airport, ACLU, January 2020.

On-Call Attorney List for Students/Scholars Traveling to the United States, Shoba Sivaprasad Wadhia, January 20, 2020.

Iranian-American Community Advisory: Know Your Rights at the Airport and the Border, March 2019 (Farsi version)

(Expanded) Travel Ban 3.0

On September 24, 2017 President Trump released a Presidential Proclamation that extended indefinitely the ban on several countries and imposed additional restrictions on other countries. The Proclamation (Travel Ban 3.0) bans all immigrants from Iran, Libya, North Korea, Somalia, Syria, Yemen as well as select visitors from these countries as well as Venezuela.

On January 31, 2020, President Trump expanded the Presidential Proclamation, by banning most immigrants from the following countries: Myanmar (also known as Burma), Eritrea, Kyrgyzstan, and Nigeria. The expansion also excludes immigrants from Sudan and Tanzania seeking admission under the Diversity Lottery Program.

 

Travel Ban Forum with Artists and Immigration Experts Event Video, Penn State Law Center for Immigrants' Rights Clinic, February 17, 2020.

What You Should Know About the Latest Muslim Ban, CAIR California, February 2020.

(Expanded) Travel Ban 3.0: Frequently Asked Questions, Penn State Law Center for Immigrants' Rights Clinic, February 8, 2020.

 

 

 

 

Expanded Travel Ban Chart, Penn State Law Center for Immigrants' Rights Clinic, February 7, 2020.


 

 

The Trump Administration's New Expanded Travel Ban: What You Need to Know, Penn State Law Center for Immigrants' Rights Clinic, AILA New England Chapter, and American-Arab Anti-Discrimination Committee, January 31, 2020.


 

 

Proclamation on Improving Enhanced Vetting Capabilities and Processes for Detecting Attempted Entry, The White House, January 31, 2020.

VIDEO: Washington Post Travel Ban Opinion, February 3, 2020.

Twitter Thread: Unpacking the New Expanded Travel Ban, Shoba Sivaprasad Wadhia, February 1, 2020.

Muslim Ban Expansion Fact Sheet, Muslim Advocates, February 2020.

Travel Ban: Three Year Anniversary, Shoba Sivaprasad Wadhia, January 24, 2020.

Travel Ban 3.0 at the Supreme Court (updated July 2, 2018)
On June 26, 2018, the Supreme Court of the United States issued an opinion in the case of Trump v. Hawaii. (Travel Ban 3.0). In a 5-4 decision, the Court determined that the travel ban does not violate the constitution or the Immigration and Nationality Act (INA).

Applying for a Waiver Pursuant to Presidential Proclamation 9645 (Travel Ban 3.0), American Immigration Lawyers Association, Middle East Interest Group, November, 2018.

More News & Resources on Travel Ban 3.0

Asylum Law and Policy

Third Country (Transit) Asylum Rule: What You Need To Know, Penn State Law Center for Immigrants' Rights Clinic, updated October 8, 2020.





 

Department of Homeland Security et al. v. Thuraissigiam: What You Need to Know, Penn State Law Center for Immigrants' Rights Clinic, June 30, 2020.





 

Planned Asylum Overhaul Threatens Migrants' Due Process, Suzanne Monyak for Law360, June 12, 2020.

Summary of Notice of Proposed Rulemaking on Procedures for Asylum, Withholding of Removal, and Protection Under CAT, Anam Rahman for Calderon Seguin, June 11, 2020.

 

Joint Interim Rule on Asylum and Presidential Proclamation: What You Need to Know, Penn State Law Center for Immigrants' Rights Clinic, March 3, 2020.

 


 

Self-Help Guide for Asylum-Seekers
Spanish
French


 

 

Rule to Expand Expedited Removal: What You Need to Know, Penn State Law Center for Immigrants' Rights Clinic, updated October 4, 2019.

Amicus Brief: The Safe Third Country Asylum Rule, Penn State Law Center for Immigrants' Rights Clinic, August 6, 2019.

Toolkit to Assist People Facing Expanded Expedited Removal, Immigrant Legal Resource Center, July 30, 2019.

Children at the Border: What You Need to Know, Penn State Law Center for Immigrants' Rights Clinic, June 25, 2019.

For the Community: Asylum Resources, Penn State Law Center for Immigrants' Rights Clinic, June 14, 2019.

Migrant Protection Protocols ("Remain in Mexico Policy") Fact Sheet, Penn State Law Center for Immigrants' Rights Clinic, June 11, 2019.

Other Resources

Brief for Professors of Immigration Law as Amici Curiae in Support of Plaintiffs-Appellees and Affirmance, Margulies, Schoenfeld, Levens, Wadhia, October 14, 2019.

An Immigration Attorney at the A.C.L.U. on Fighting Trump's Asylum Ban, Blitzer, Jonathan, September 17, 2019.

Brief for Professors of Immigration Law as Amici Curiae in Support of Plaintiffs-Appellees, Gazikas, Margulies, Schoendfeld, Wadhia, May 15, 2019.

New Guidance to Immigration Judges and USCIS in Light of Grace v Whitaker, Executive Office for Immigration Review and Department of Homeland Security, January 10, 2019.

Case Summary: Grace vs. Whitaker, December 21, 2018.

Court Rules Trump Policies Denying Asylum Protections to People Fleeing Domestic Violence and Gang Violence Are Illegal, Center for Gender and Refugee Studies, December 19, 2018.

Amicus Brief by Immigration Law Scholars on Asylum Rule, Co-Counsel: Peter Margulies, Shoba Sivaprasad Wadhia, WilmerHale, December 5, 2018.

Asylum and the Abuse of Administrative Law, Shoba Sivaprasad Wadhia, The Regulatory Review, November 20, 2018.

The Administration's New Asylum Rules Raise Legal and Moral Questions, Shoba Sivaprasad Wadhia for ACSBlog, November 9, 2018.

U.S. Southern Border Fact Sheet, Human Rights First, November 2018.

Procedural Guidance for Implementing Regulatory Changes Created by Interim Final Rule, U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services, November 9, 2018.

White House Asylum Proclamation Fact Sheet, The White House, November 8, 2018.

Joint Interim Final Rule Barring Entry and Asylum, U.S. Department of Homeland Security and U.S. Department of Justice, November 9, 2018.

DOJ and DHS Issue New Asylum Rule, U.S. Department of Justice, November 8, 2018.

Family Separation and Family Detention

 

Replacing the Flores Agreement: What You Need to Know, Penn State Law Center for Immigrants' Rights Clinic, October 18, 2019.

 

Children at the Border: What You Need to Know, Penn State Law Center for Immigrants' Rights Clinic, June 25, 2019.

Inside Family Detention: Notes on the Ground by Penn State Law Center for Immigrants Rights' Clinic: From September 30 through October 4, the clinic served as advocates for families who are about to undergo their credible or reasonable fear interviews. This publication is a journal of their experiences at Berks. Press Release Event Video (October 12, 2018)

Trump Administration Proposes Regulations in ‘Flores’ to Detain Migrant Children Longer in Unsafe Conditions, Royce Murray with American Immigration Council, September 6, 2018.

Information Session: The Travel Ban Decision and Family Separation (July 5, 2018)
On July 5, 2018, the Center for Immigrants' Rights Clinic hosted an information session at University Park to inform the public about the current status of the travel ban and family separation policies. Follow the link for presentation slides from the event.

Executive Order on Family Detention: What You Need to Know (Updated June 20, 2018)
The Center for Immigrants' Rights Clinic has released a factsheet on President Trump's executive order to "maintain family unity, including by detaining families together,” while continuing to mandate prosecution against individuals who cross the border irregularly. This factsheet provides background information, answers to many questions the public might have regarding the policy, and links to additional resources. 

Family Separation Policy: What You Need to Know (Updated June 20, 2018):
The Center for Immigrants' Rights Clinic has released a factsheet on the Trump administration's "zero tolerance" policy against those who irregularly cross the border, which has the result of separating families. This factsheet provides background information, answers to many questions the public might have regarding the policy, and links to additional resources.

Resources on DAPA

Rescission of Memorandum Providing for Deferred Action for Parents of Americans and Lawful Permanent Residents
Released 6/15/17 by Dept. of Homeland Security John F. Kelly to rescind the memo that created DAPA.

The Birth and Death of Deferred Action and What the Future Holds
Article on Medium from Shoba Sivaprasad Wadhia on the outlook of DAPA.

Temporary Protected Status/Deferred Enforced Departure

Temporary Protected Status or TPS refers to a status certain nationals may receive when their home countries face ongoing conflict, natural disaster or other extraordinary conditions. TPS was created by Congress in 1990 and codified in Section 244 of the Immigration and Nationality Act.

Currently, more than 300,000 TPS holders live in the United States, with the largest share coming from El Salvador. During the Trump administration, DHS has ended TPS for the following nationals from the following countries: El Salvador, Haiti, Honduras, Nepal, Nicaragua, and Sudan and in doing so has triggered great uncertainty for thousands of individuals and their families. DHS has also extended (but chosen not to re-designate) TPS for nationals from the following countries: Somalia, Syria, and Yemen.

Many individuals with TPS have lived in the United States for more than a decade and during this time have built families and worked in essential industries. (Updated July 20, 2018).

Below are some resources on TPS:

 

Deferred Enforced Departure for Liberians: What We Know, Penn State Law Center for Immigrants' Rights Clinic, March 29, 2019.

 

 

Temporary Protected Status and Deferred Enforced Departure Fact Sheet, Penn State Law Center for Immigrants' Rights Clinic, March 13, 2019.

 

 

Announcements and Updates on TPS
United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (Updated July 20, 2018).

Temporary Protected Status: An Overview
American Immigration Council, August 24, 2017.

Temporary Protected Status Fact Sheet
American Immigration Council, August 24, 2017.

Temporary Protected Status for Salvadorans: What We Know
Penn State Law Center for Immigrants' Rights Clinic, January 10, 2018.

Practice Pointer: Screening TPS Beneficiaries for Other Potential Forms of Immigration Relief
AILA's Vermont Service Center Liaison Committee, March 27, 2018.

Trump Ends Temporary Immigration Status for Thousands of Liberians
The New York Times, March 27, 2018.

What Comes Next: Potential Relief Options After the Termination of TPS
The Insightful Immigration Blog, January 17, 2018.

Resources on Executive Orders on Immigration Enforcement

Executive Order: "Enhancing Public Safety in the Interior of the United States" (Interior Enforcement)
Spanish Translation
This Executive Order addresses immigration enforcement at the interior of the United States; lists new priorities for enforcement and removal; and seeks to penalize state and local jurisdictions who are defined as "sanctuaries," among other things.
*On April 25, 2017, U.S. District Judge William H. Orrick of California temporarily blocked section 9(a) of the Executive Order pertaining to “sanctuary jurisdictions” concluding that the section on its face is likely unconstitutional. Said the court “The Counties challenge the Executive Order as written; a decision to enforce it sparingly cannot impact whether it is unconstitutional on its face.” The ruling applies nationwide. The ruling does not affect the administration’s ability to “use lawful means to enforce existing conditions of federal grants or 8 U.S.C. 1373, nor does it restrict the Secretary from developing regulations or preparing guidance on designating a jurisdiction as a “sanctuary jurisdiction.”

Executive Order: "Border Security and Immigration Enforcement Improvements" (The Wall)
Spanish Translation
This Executive Order addresses the physical construction of a wall along the southern border; immigration enforcement and detention and removal at the border, among other things.

DHS Posts Executive Orders, FAQ's, and Fact Sheets (February 21, 2017).

Snapshot of DHS Memoranda and Fact Sheets Interpreting Executive Orders, prepared by the Center for Immigrants' Rights Clinic and the American-Arab Anti-Discrimination Committee, Feb. 24, 2017.

Statements on Executive Orders

Resources for the Immigrant Community

Informed Immigrant
Provides knowledge and resources for undocumented immigrants.

Resource Library
Informed Immigrant, March 2018.

Legal Services Providers and Referral List
Compiled by the Penn State Law Center for Immigrants' Rights Clinic, February 9, 2017.

U Visa Enforcement Guide Fact Sheet
Provides knowledge and resources for immigrants and law enforcement agencies.

Immigration Law and Policy After the Election: Five Key Points
Five points to educate the community about immigration law and policy under the recent Executive Orders issued by President Trump. Written by Shova Sivaprasad Wadhia for Medium, September 6, 2017.

For the Community: Learn and Know Your Rights
All persons, including non-citizens, have rights. The Penn State Law Center for Immigrants' Rights Clinic has created this summary of rights based on location. Updated October 2019.


 

What Trump's Election Means for Your Immigration Status
We do not know what the new president will do on immigration, though we do know that he will likely make some changes to executive actions. This document includes information for immigrants and a list of legal resources and other forms of help. Este documento en español.

What All Immigrants Should Know Post-Election 2016
This website offers expert information on legal support, employment, DACA, deportation defense, and more. Site translations are available currently in Spanish, and soon in Korean.

Community Advisory: Social Media, Criminalization, and Immigration
Guidance regarding your social media accounts, and how information there could be used against a person to arrest, detain, deport, or stop immigration benefits.

Post-Election FAQ's
A full list of common questions and answers for the immigrant community.

Know Your Rights Refresher
As a reminder to immigrant communities, the NILC released a helpful guide that explains what individuals should do if they encounter law enforcement or Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) officials.

Information on DACA by the National Immigration Law Center
Guidance from the NILC on how to apply for DACA, renew DACA, and other important information regarding DACA/DAPA.

Reporting Hate Crimes
Hate crimes can be reported online on the Southern Poverty Law Center website. 

Legal Services Providers and Referal List
A list of local and national attorneys providing immigration legal services.

Resources for Educators and Community Allies

Higher Education Resources

Family Separation Policy: What You Need to Know
Factsheet from the Center for Immigrants' Rights Clinic on the Trump administration's "zero tolerance" policy against those who irregularly cross the border, which has the result of separating families. June 20, 2018.

Immigration Basics: Key Players and Terms
Fundamental information regarding immigration law basics, compiled by the Penn State Law Center for Immigrants' Rights Clinic, October 1, 2017.

Penn State Update: Campus Climate
Up-to-date statements and resources regarding Penn State's position on immigration, changes in federal policy, and key issues impacting our community.

Penn State President Eric Barron's Statement in Support of DACA
"Penn State has an unwavering commitment to the education of all of our students. Signing this letter demonstrates our values of equal rights, access and freedom from discrimination, and we look to instill these beliefs in our students today, and for the future. Every Penn State student has earned the right to be here through their academic achievements and hard work, and is free to express their opinions with equal protection. Many DACA beneficiaries are outstanding contributors not only to our university but also to our country. These individuals have pursued opportunities in countless areas including business, education, technology, medical and legal, and continue to make a positive economic and social impact on our society. Penn State is a welcoming and inclusive university that strives to create an environment where everyone can teach, learn and live in safety and comfort."

Education Leaders Say: Protect DREAMers
Our nation's education leaders are standing together and calling on elected officials to protect law-abiding, productive students, graduates, and teachers and remove the threat of deportation.

American Council on Education Immigration Post-Election Q & A
Here you will find key information on DACA students, "Sanctuary campuses," and institutional or community assistance, as well as further resources. 

Immigration Law and Policy After the Election: Six Key Points
The current framework for immigration law has not changed and will remain intact until January 20, 2017. The content of future immigration proposals is uncertain, but there is a good reason to believe that immigrants will be the target of greater enforcement and scrutiny. This document contains six points to educate the community about immigration law and policy after the election. Este documento en español.

College Presidents Call for DACA Continuation
Several U.S. college and university presidents have signed on to a statement for the continuation of the DACA Program, as it has benefitted undocumented students. Penn State President Eric Barron is among the signatories.

K-12 Resources

Welcoming Refugees K-12 Toolkit
How to build welcoming schools, prepared for Welcoming America.

Welcoming Schools Campaign Toolkit
A toolkit prepared for the Pennsylvania Immigration and Citizenship Coalition (PICC) by the Stephen and Sandra Sheller Center for Social Justice at Temple University Beasley School of Law (Sheller Center). 

Secretary Duncan and Attorney General Holder Issue Guidance for School Districts
This guidance is to ensure equal access for all children to public schools, regardless of immigration status.

Protecting Assets and Child Custody in the Face of Deportation
Manual from the Appleseed Network that outlines how to have a plan in advance to deal with financial and family issues in the face of deportation, arrest, etc.

Immigrant Students' Rights to Attend Public Schools
Explains the right of immigrant children to attend public school, based on the Plyler vs. Doe case.

'Your Child is Safe': Schools Address Deportation Fears Among Immigrant Families, Washington Post, March 19, 2017.

All Children Belong Here
A pledge from the Anti-Bias Education Exchange. Also available in Spanish.

10 Ways to Support Students Facing Immigration Crises
An essay explaining how faculty members and administrators can help immigrant students during this uncertain time.

Recommendations for School Administrators, Educators, Counselors, and Undocumented Students
The My Undocumented Life blog has identified steps that schools and universities can take to support undocumented students. 

 

Archived Content

ARCHIVE - Resources on Previous Versions of the Travel Ban

ARCHIVE - Post-Election Clinic Events

Travel Ban Forum with Artists and Immigration Experts
Monday, Feb. 17, 2020 
5:45-7:00 p.m.
Sutliff Auditorium, Katz Building
Event Video

 

Link to the presentation slidesThe Travel Ban Decision and Family Separation: What You Need to Know
Thursday, July 5, 2018  |  12:00 p.m.  |  Penn State Law Clinics, 329 Innovation Boulevard, Suite 118

Presentation (PDF)

Event audio (courtesy of WPSU)

Handouts from the event

 

The Future of Immigration Policies Under the Trump Administration: An Information Session
Tuesday, March 27 | 6:00-7:30 p.m. | 112 Katz

Event Video
Presentation (PDF)

Handouts From Event:
Deferred Enforcement Departure for Liberians: What We Know

Liberia DED Talking Points

Liberian Refugee Immigration Fairness Act of 2018

National TPS Alliance Fact Sheet

TPS Legislative Comparison Chart

 

IMMIGRATION MISINFORMATION:
What People Get Wrong and How to Respond

February 13, 2018
6:00 p.m. - 7:30 p.m.
Foster Auditorium
102 Paterno Library
State College, PA

 

 

DACA Workshop
January 28, 2018 | 3:30 - 5:00 p.m. | Penn State Law Clinics, 329 Innovation Park, Suite 118

DACA Workshop Presentation, Penn State Law Center for Immigrants' Rights Clinic, January 28, 2018.

For the Community: Learn and Know Your Rights, Penn State Law Center for Immigrants' Rights Clinic, January 28, 2018.

Sources for DACA Renewal Workshop, Penn State Law Center for Immigrants' Rights Clinic, January 28, 2018.

Educating and Supporting Children from Immigrant Families: What Educators Need to Know
October 4, 2017 | 3:45-5:15 p.m. | Panorama Village Board Room
PowerPoint Presentation PDF, Penn State Law Center for Immigrants' Rights, October 4, 2017.
Event Video, State College Area School District, October 4, 2017.
 
EVENT HANDOUTS:
Know Your Rights, Anti-Muslim Discrimination, ACLU, December 2016.

Announcement for Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals: What We Know, Penn State Law Center for Immigrants' Rights Clinic, September 2017.
 
DACA Rescission 2017: What We Know, Penn State Law Center for Immigrants' Rights Clinic, September 2017.
 
Travel Ban Fact Sheet, Shoba Sivaprasad Wadhia, Muslim Advocates, and American-Arab Anti-Discrimination Committee, September 2017.
 
The Key Players and Terms in Immigration Law, Penn State Law Center for Immigrants' Rights, October 2017.
 
 
All Children Belong Here, Anti-Bias Education Exchange, April 2017.
 
Immigrant Students' Rights to Attend Public Schools, Intercultural Development Research Association, August 2017.
 
Help for Immigrant Families, Immigrant Legal Resource Center, 2017.
 
 
School District Enrollment Notice Language, Intercultural Development Research Association, August 2017.
 

Friday, September 29, 2017 | 3:30 p.m. | 112 Katz
Powerpoint Presentation
Facebook Live Video

 

The Future of DACA: What Lies Ahead

September 20, 2017 | 6:30 p.m. | 116 Lewis Katz Building, University Park
 
 
President Trump's Executive Orders on Immigration: Where We Have Been and What Lies Ahead

On Thursday, April 27, the Center gave a special CLE presentation about the main provisions in the executive orders, the litigation that has arisen in consequence of the "Travel Ban", and the practical concerns and problems with regard to the implementation of the Executive Orders. Resources from the event are below.

PowerPoint Presentation

Summary of Executive Order: Protecting the Nation From Foreign Terrorist Entry into the United States

Travel Ban 2.0 Litigation Update

Immigrants' Legal Resource Center FAQ: Trump's Executive Order on Sanctuary Cities

 

The Trump Immigration Executive Orders: Impact on Arab and Muslim Communities

On Friday, April 14, the Center hosted an information session in the Apfelbaum Courtroom of the Lewis Katz Building regarding the impact of recent Executive Orders on Arab and Muslim Communities. Resources from the event below.

PowerPoint Presentation: The Trump Immigration Executive Orders: Impact on Arab and Muslim Communities 

Summary of Executive Order 'Protecting the Nation from Foreign Terrorist Entry into the United States, Penn State Law Center for Immigrants' Rights Clinic, March 6, 2017.

Travel Ban 2.0 Litigation Update, Penn State Law Center for Immigrants' Rights Clinic and American-Arab Anti-Discrimination Committee, March 16, 2017.

'The Trump Immigration Executive Orders: Impact on Arab and Muslim Communities' Recording

Immigration in a New Administration: What Educators Need to Know

On Wednesday, April 5, the Center for Immigrants' Rights Clinic and the Penn State Center for Education and Civil Rights co-hosted an event geared towards providing educators with information and resources. Please find handouts from the event below.

Table of Contents
Powerpoint Presentation: Final Slides & Slide Handouts
Know Your Rights, ACLU, Dec. 2016.
All Children Belong Here This is Our Promise to You: Anti-Bias Education Exchange, p. 34 (March/April 2017)
Immigration Law and Policy After the Executive Orders: Five Key Points, Shoba Sivaprasad Wadhia for Medium, April 1, 2017.
Fact Sheet: Information on the Rights of All Children to Enroll in School, U.S. Department of Justice: Civil Rights Division; and U.S. Department of Education: Office for Civil Rights & Office of the General Counsel, May 2014.
Education Week’s Blog: How Do Students Decide Whether to Discuss Their Immigration Status?, Corey Mitchell, Mar. 14, 2017.
List of Other Resources, compiled by the Penn State Center for Education and Civil Rights, April 2017.
For the Community: Learn and Know Your Rights, Penn State Law Center for Immigrants’ Rights Clinic, January 28, 2018.

Executive Orders on Immigration: Where Have We Been and What Lies Ahead?

On Feb. 24, the Center for Immigrants' Rights Clinic hosted a discussion and Q&A session regarding President Trump's recent Executive Orders on immigration.

Slides

Archived Video

 

 

Center for Immigrants' Rights Clinic Information Session on President Trump's Executive Orders

On February 3, the Center for Immigrants' Rights Clinic in partnership with the State College Borough held an information sessions on President Donald Trump's executive orders as they pertain to immigration and immigrants rights, which brought together more than 200 concerned community members. 

Community Dialogue Addressing Race, Immigration and Diversity Post-Election 
6:00 p.m., November 17, 2016 at 329 Innovation Boulevard, Suite 118

A community dialogue was held at 6:00 p.m. on November 17, which brought together residents and members from our school district, law enforcement, local groups, and beyond. Messages and resources were shared to spark others to raise questions and identify concerns. 

 

Statewide Teach-In: Immigrants' Rights
4:30 - 7:30 p.m., January 12, 2017 at Penn State Law

A statewide teach-in regarding post-election immigration and immigrants' rights was held in the auditorium of the Lewis Katz Building, and was open to the public. It was also live-streamed to a cohort of students and scholars at Penn Law in Philadelphia. Speakers discussed immigration 101, sanctuary and asylum, constitutional rights of immigrants, and much more. Video and photos from the event are available below.

News Coverage of the Teach-In:

ARCHIVE - Other Resources by Topic

     NSEERS Program 
     Crimes and Immigration

NSEERS Program

There have been several press accounts about the new Administration’s plan to register certain nationalities or religions under a program known as NSEERS or the National Security Entry and Exit Registration System.

Importantly, the regulatory structure giving rise to NSEERS was dismantled on December 23, 2016 so any similar program would have to be created from scratch.

The NSEERS program was created in the wake of 9/11 and caused remarkable consequences because of the costs, ineffectiveness, and discriminatory nature of the program. Professor Wadhia and the clinic have studied the impact of the NSEERS program in the decade following 9/11 – some resources appear below. These resources will help shed light on the history and operation of the NSEERS program.

For the community: NSEERS or a similar program has not started at this time. If you have concerns or questions about how a registration program might affect you please contact the clinic at centerforimmigrantsr@pennstatelaw.psu.edu. 

We will continue to provide updates on this page. 

1. Professor Shoba Wadhia explains the end of NSEERS, the final rule that ended NSEERS, and the end of special registration.

2. Read the federal government's final rule on NSEERS, available through the Government Publishing Office.

3. Op-ed, The Hill: 9/11 Flashback and the Future of Immigration Policy

4. Penn State Law’s Center for Immigrants’ Rights and the American-Arab Anti-Discrimination Committee: NSEERS: The Consequences of America’s Efforts to Secure Its Borders

5. Penn State Law’s Center for Immigrants’ Rights and Rights Working Group:
The NSEERS Effect: A Decade of Racial Profiling, Fear, and Secrecy

6. Penn State Law Video: Changes to the NSEERS Program

7. Race Matters Blog: For years, the American-Arab Anti-Discrimination Committee and Penn State Law's Center for Immigrants' Rights maintained a blog chronicling legal changes and advocacy efforts to end the NSEERS program. This archive appears here.

8. Professor Wadhia for Medium: This article explains the history of NSEERS and provides additional resources regarding the program's past and potential future.

Crimes and Immigration

Guide to Representing Non-Citizen Criminal Defendants in Pennsylvania
This resource, revised March 2019, was developed by Marla I. Samora, Esq., and any questions regarding its content should be directed to her at:
Marla I. Samora, Esquire
Defender Association of Philadelphia
1441 Sansom Street
Philadelphia, PA 19102
(267) 765-6673
msamora@philadefender.org