HAPPENING FRIDAY 6/20 FROM 1-2:30PM!
VAAP and VLGS Continuing Legal Education: Habeas Litigation to Prevent ICE Transfers and Prolongued Detention.
In response to the recent arrests of Nacho and Heidi and the need for immediate legal action this weekend, VAAP is convening an emergency CLE to mobilize the legal community around federal habeas corpus litigation as a strategic tool to prevent unnecessary ICE transfers, keep Vermont residents local, and increase their likelihood of release from detention pending removal proceedings. This training is new ground for us—we’ve never led this before and are learning in real time. We are especially eager to crowdsource expertise and welcome seasoned practitioners willing to co-create this resource, shape training materials, or even co-present. If you have relevant experience or insight, please contact us at info@vaapvt.org.
Training Overview:
Explore how habeas litigation in the District of Vermont can challenge unjust ICE detention and isolation practices
Share tools to protect access to counsel and preserve local jurisdiction for detained Vermonters
Build off the successful release efforts in the cases of Mohsen and Rumeysa, and scale this model as a coordinated defense strategy
Co-presenters will include attorneys from VAAP, the Center for Justice Reform Clinic, and partners (TBA). Training materials are in active development in concert with the ACLU of Vermont, Montroll Oettinger Barquist, Federal Defenders, and the VT Defender General’s Office Appellate Division.
Who should attend: Any Vermont attorneys or legal professionals ready to take action. No prior immigration experience required. Just bring your commitment and curiosity. Let’s build something new together—urgently, collaboratively, and with the tools we have.
REGISTER AT https://forms.office.com/r/LnEFcd0em2.
CONTACT US AT INFO@VAAPVT.ORG.