Resources
The James H. Binger Center for New Americans develops resources to support pro bono attorneys and immigration advocates as they navigate the complex layers of immigration law. These materials are developed with the support of community partners and Center staff and students.
Resources for Non-Citizens
If you were deported because you were not in court, you may use the following template for a motion to reopen / rescind the removal order:
- Motion to Rescind In Absentia Removal Order and Reopen Proceedings (MTRR) DOCX and PDF
- Instrucciones para completar una Moción para Rescindir una Orden de Deportación en su Ausencia y Reabrir su Caso ante la Corte de Inmigración
Removal Defense and Immigration Court
Fort Snelling Immigration Building Practice Advisory
The Mellouli Practice Advisory
Criminal Dispositions and Immigration Consequences: Convictions for Immigration Purposes
Evolution of Minnesota Controlled Substance Schedules, 1970-2015
Immigration Bond Training (Event Video)
Federal Court Litigation
Eighth Circuit Immigration Practice Manual
Eighth Circuit Immigration Law Outline (Asylum Excerpts)
Domestic Violence Based Asylum Claims
Immigration Policy and Advocacy
Sanctuary and the Rights of Immigrants on Campus (Event Video)
A Quick Look at Immigration Status: The Immigration Hotel (Video)
Southeast Asian American Solidarity Toolkit
ICE Intelligence Centers: How ICE Gathers Data to Conduct Raids and Deportations
Annual Forum Materials
Litigator’s Toolbox: Using Habeas Petitions in Federal Court to Release Detainees video
The Attack on Asylum at the Border and in the Law video
Attack on Asylum - Alison Griffith
Attack on Asylum - Daisy Ocampo
Attack on Asylum - Jodi Goodwin
Attack on Asylum - Zachary Albun
Refugee Protection in the Time of Trump: Resistance not Despair - Karen Musalo
Student Created Resources
BIA Case law on Particularly Serious Crimes- a quick reference by Mrynna Cervantes '23