Student Perspectives White Pickets: A Generational Story of How DACA Keeps the American Dream Alive 25 Apr 202215 Apr 2022 By Savanna Johnson, J.D. Class of 2022 Aurora* fled from Guatemala in the Spring of 2003 to escape gang violence and threats on her life. She came to the United…
Student Perspectives H.R. 6577: It’s Time for an Independent Immigration Court 15 Apr 2022 By Dylan Abrokwa-Jassor, B.A. Class of 2024 The rights that most Americans expect when entering a courthouse are not protected in immigration court. Rights to due process and fair trials,…
Clinic News Clinic Director Speaks to WTKR about Biden’s Announcement to Resettle 100,000 Ukrainian Refugees 6 Apr 20226 Apr 2022 William & Mary Law School Immigration Clinic Director Stacy Kern-Scheerer spoke with Anthony Sabella of WTKR News in Norfolk about the announcement to resettle 100,000 Ukrainian refugees and the Clinic's…
Student Perspectives Biden Administration Extends Temporary Protected Status to Afghanistan, Answering Mounting Calls by Immigration Advocates 28 Mar 202224 Mar 2022 By Fiona Carroll, J.D. Class of 2022 On March 16th, the Biden Administration responded to mounting calls from immigration advocates by designating Temporary Protected Status (TPS) to Afghan nationals living…
Clinic Events Inaugural Fourth Circuit Asylum Law Conference Brings Together Practitioners from Law School Clinics, Non-Profits, and Private Firms 14 Mar 2022 On Friday, March 11, attorneys, professors, and students from across the country gathered on Zoom for the Inaugural Fourth Circuit Asylum Law Conference. The Conference brought attorneys from all practice…
Student Perspectives The “Forever War” Without a “Forever Solution”: The Failed Promise to our Afghan Allies 28 Feb 202225 Feb 2022 By Emi Houghton, J.D. Class of 2022 In April of 2021, President Biden announced from the steps of the White House that it was “time to end the forever war,”…
Community Partners The Immigration Clinic is Ready to Help Our Afghan Neighbors 22 Feb 2022 Many people who arrived from Afghanistan on parole may not be sure of their options for how to stay in the United States. We understand that this is a difficult…
Clinic News Clinic Director Moderates Panel on Powerful New Documentary 31 Jan 202227 Jan 2022 Cemetery marker for an unidentified migrant buried in Brooks County, TX. Credit: Molomot/Bemiss from the film "Missing in Brooks County" On January 20th, Immigration Clinic Director Stacy Kern-Scheerer moderated a panel discussion after…
Student Perspectives How Recent Changes to Virginia Health Care Law Impact Immigrants 17 Jan 202210 Jan 2022 By Majesta-Doré Legnini, J.D. Class of 2022 Access to health care is always a hot topic in the news. This topic became an even bigger focus earlier this year here…
Clinic Events Registration Begins for the Inaugural Fourth Circuit Asylum Law Conference 10 Jan 20227 Jan 2022 The William & Mary Law School Immigration Clinic, along with Immigrant Justice Corps and the William & Mary Center for Racial and Social Justice, are cosponsoring the Inaugural Fourth Circuit Asylum Law Conference.…
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