Training set to boost immigration law access for unaccompanied minors
Experts urge pro bono training for lawyers to help unaccompanied immigrant children facing deportation. Data shows 48 percent of such youths lack attorney representation, with outcomes heavily favoring those with counsel. Initiatives in Davenport and Iowa aim to certify lawyers, mentor them, and compile a pro bono list through Justice for Our Neighbors and Caring Cities partners.
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Bill Gluba
Stella Burch Elias
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Lawyers Training Sessions On Immigration Law In Iowa
The Caring Cities Campaign offers training for lawyers not regularly practicing immigration law. Topics include EOIR practice asylum law special immigrant juvenile status visas for victims of violence and trafficking and prosecutorial discretion. Sessions led by University of Iowa law faculty and a private practice partner. Register via Nora Dvorak or Stephanie Lynch.
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University of Iowa College of Law
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United Nations and Allies Pressure Russia Over Ukraine Aid Convoy
At a U.N. Security Council session, Western leaders condemn Russia's convoy into Ukraine as a violation of sovereignty. NATO and EU officials warn it could deepen the crisis while Moscow defends the action as humanitarian aid.
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Drugs Couple Could Face Jail Time Trial Set For November
The couple faced civil forfeitures tied to more than 1.3 million in synthetic marijuana sales over 18 months. Notices were posted in May and the owners did not timely respond. If convicted on the drug charge, each could receive up to 20 years in prison. Assistant U S Attorney Pete Deegan said proceeds go to the Treasury Asset Forfeiture Fund. Trial is scheduled for November 3.
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Pete Deegan
U.S. Treasury
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