Harvard Crimmigration Clinic

08/29/2022

We are pleased to share that the First Circuit Court of Appeals recently released a favorable decision in Dor v. Garland. Our clinic was on brief for Mr. Dor, along with Attorney Edward Crane.

Read more about the decision: https://harvardimmigrationclinic.org/2022/08/25/crimmigration-clinic-receives-favorable-decision-in-dor-v-garland/

07/28/2022

We would like to express our gratitude to Deborah Anker, founder of the Harvard Immigration and Refugee Clinical Program, as she moves to emerita status. Professor Anker has always supported our work at the intersection of criminal law and immigration law, and we will continue to build on her legacy of advocating for immigrant justice.

Clinical Professor Deborah Anker LL.M. ’84, ‘one of the architects of modern refugee law’ and founder of the Harvard Immigration and Refugee Clinical Program, moves to emerita status.

07/26/2022

Check out these valuable resources concerning post-conviction relief created by our friends at the Immigrant Defense Project!https://www.immigrantdefenseproject.org/wp-content/uploads/Beyond-Roldan-and-Pickering.pdf

07/21/2022

Welcome, Maira!

Please join us in extending a warm welcome to HIRCP's new legal assistant, Maira Peralta. Maira will be part of the Harvard Representation Initiative (HRI) team. HRI offers free legal and social work services to Harvard affiliates who have immigration concerns. Learn more about Maira at https://harvardimmigrationclinic.org/2022/07/20/hri-welcomes-new-legal-assistant/

07/14/2022

"It seems extraordinary and welcome to focus on the complex ways criminal law collides with immigration law. 'I’m not aware of another district attorney that has a unit like this,' Phil Torrey, director of the Harvard Law School Crimmigration Clinic, said in an interview. (Torrey said he is supporting Arroyo over interim district attorney Kevin Hayden in the DA race.)."

The national Latinx political organization has endorsed Boston City Councilor Ricardo Arroyo.

06/29/2022

Over the past week, our hearts have been heavy as we see numerous attacks on fundamental human rights in this country. We ask our alumni and allies to join us as we continue to defend the rights of women, LGBTQ folks, BIPOC and immigrant communities, and all others facing discrimination and oppression.

Over the past week, our hearts have been heavy as we see numerous attacks on fundamental human rights in this country. On June 24, the Supreme Court overturned Roe v. Wade, thereby taking away the …

06/14/2022

We are very grateful to all the students from the HLS Class of 2022 who spent time at the Crimmigration Clinic over the past three years. Recently, we spoke with a number of graduating students about their experiences at the clinic and what advice they had for future participants. Read more at https://harvardimmigrationclinic.org/2022/06/14/reflections-on-the-crimmigration-clinic

05/26/2022

Congratulations, Harvard Law School Class of 2022! On behalf of Crimmigration Clinic Director Phil Torrey and the rest of our staff, we thank you for all your contributions to our clinic and wish you all the best in the future.

05/11/2022

We are pleased to hear that U.S. Attorney General Merrick Garland has overturned a ruling by the Board of Immigration Appeals in Matter of G-G-S-. Now, immigration courts can consider mental health factors when determining whether an individual should be convicted of a “particularly serious crime.” Our clinic had previously submitted an amicus brief in this case.

Immigration courts can once again consider whether a noncitizen's mental health history lightens the immigration consequences of a conviction, according to a Monday decision from U.S. Attorney General Merrick Garland that overturns a 2014 Board of Immigration Appeals ruling.

05/05/2022

Take action TODAY to support the Work and Family Mobility Act, which would enable all qualified Massachusetts residents, regardless of immigration status, to apply for a standard license.

05/02/2022

The Harvard Representation Initiative is seeking a part-time legal assistant to join their team. Please help spread the word!

The Harvard Representation Initiative is hiring!

HRI is currently seeking a part-time legal assistant to join their team. HRI provides free legal assistance and social work support to members of the Harvard community whose immigration status is at risk. For more information or to apply, go to https://bit.ly/HRIAssistant

04/26/2022

We are now accepting applications for Fall 2022 and Spring 2023!

Applications should be submitted to Phil Torrey at [email protected]. Students should include a resume and short statement of interest (250 words or less) in their application. Applications are due by April 29, 2022.

More information at https://harvardimmigrationclinic.org/2022/04/25/2022-2023-crimmigration-clinic-applications-due-april-29/