Advocates need to be prepared for historic policy changes now that President Trump has begun a second term. CLINIC is dedicated to supporting its Affiliates, along with other immigration legal services providers, during a time of great challenges for immigrant communities. This page provides resources intended to help legal advocates respond to changes in policy from the current administration.

Resources

Topline Immigration Policy Updates - Summaries of immigration policies issued every week.

CLINIC’s Public Comments on Proposed Regulations

FAQS and Practice Pointers

• FAQ on USCIS Policy Change Concerning SIJ Deferred Action
• FAQ on Withdrawal of N-400 Naturalization Applications
• Temporary Protected Status Designation Decisions: What You Should Know
• Community Pointers: Enforcement in Immigration Court
• Practice Pointer: The "Project Homecoming" Proclamation and the CBP Home Apps "Self-Deportation" Program
• Practice Pointer: Opposing ICE Motions to Recalendar Administratively Closed Cases
• Template Opposition to Motion to Recalendar Proceedings
• Frequently Asked Questions on Trump Administration Policies Affecting Parolees: Enforcement and Termination of Parole
• What Does the Laken Riley Act Require?
• USCIS Issues New NTA Guidance Memo
• Frequently Asked Questions on the Designation of New Foreign Terrorist Organizations and Its Impact on Asylum Seekers
• Practice Pointer: How To File Congressional Inquiries
• Navigating EOIR Directives Under Trump 2.0: Practical Guidance for Advocates and Programs
• Navigating Changes Under Trump 2.0: Practical Guidance for Advocates and Programs
• Latest TPS Developments for Venezuela and Haiti

Practice Tools

• Rapid Response Toolkit
• Draft Informed Consent Document (English / Spanish)
• Draft Informed Consent Documents for Travel (English / Spanish)
• Draft Letters to Clients Regarding Immigration Enforcement (English / Spanish)
• Immigration Legal Services Screening Tool (fillable pdf form and word document)

Practice Management

• Immigration Program Management in Uncertain Times: Responding to the Trump Administrations Funding Challenges
• Immigration Program Management in Uncertain Times: Considerations Before Deciding to Downsize or Close an Immigration Legal Services Program
• Discipline of Immigration Practitioners: What To Expect If Accused of Violating the Federal Regulations Governing Professional Conduct

Community Education

• Know Your Rights Card
• Know Your Rights Flyers

Advocacy Tools

• Advocacy Tool: How To Write Opinion Pieces, Get Them Placed, and Follow Up Successfully
• CLINIC’S Action Toolkit to Restore Ombudsman and Civil Rights Offices
• Advocacy Tool: How to Submit a Powerful Public Comment

Resources (Affiliate-only)

• Removal Toolkit
• Practice Pointer Preparing for a Second Trump Administration
• Webinar Recordings on Trump Administration 
• Community Education Materials
• Frequently Asked Questions: Preparing for Potential Changes in the DOJ Recognition and Accreditation Program
• Direct Examination Template Guide
• Asylum Advocate Step-by-Step Guide