NYC Bar free event - "Immigration Practice After United States V. Texas"

Immigration Practice after United States v. TexasThursday, June 30, 2016 | 6-8 PM

Program Fee: Free

Immigration Practice after United States v. Texas

Thursday, June 30, 2016 | 6-8 PM

Program Fee: Free

Sponsoring Association Committee: Immigration and Nationality Committee, Farrin Anello, Chair

Description:

Advocates and practicing attorneys will discuss the U.S. Supreme Court’s opinion in U.S. v. Texas and will discuss the implications for legal advocates and clients on the ground. A representative of USCIS will discuss the implications, such as implementation of the court’s decision, for the agency in the aftermath of the U.S. v. Texas decision. A representative from the Mayor’s Office of Immigrant Affairs will discuss city government efforts to connect eligible immigrants to information and legal assistance where appropriate.

Speakers:

Anil Kalhan - Associate Professor of Law at Drexel University

Maribel Hernandez Rivera - Executive Director of Legal Initiatives at NYC Mayor’s Office of Immigrant Affairs

Theo Oshiro - Deputy Director of Make the Road NY