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Conference: 16th Annual Immigration Law and Policy Conference

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Conference: 16th Annual Immigration Law and Policy Conference

Migration Policy Institute (October 7, 2019)

Immigration is constantly in the headlines with the Trump administration pressing forward its policy agenda and taking action across the immigration system. At a time of intense and fast-moving action on immigration, this year’s Immigration Law and Policy Conference offers an excellent opportunity to go beyond the headlines with thoughtful analysis from leading experts. The keynote speaker will be Acting Secretary of Homeland Security, Kevin McAleenan.

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Webinar: How to Help Families in California Build Their Family Preparedness Plans

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Webinar: How to Help Families in California Build Their Family Preparedness Plans

Immigrant Legal Resource Center (September 5, 2019)

This webinar will train people working with immigrant parents in California to conduct family preparedness workshops. Participants will gain the resources and confidence to work with families to complete family preparedness plans, share information about basic rights, and direct families to additional immigration resources.

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Rethinking U.S. Immigration Policy: Building a Responsive, Effective Immigration System

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Rethinking U.S. Immigration Policy: Building a Responsive, Effective Immigration System

Migration Policy Institute (August 12, 2019)

The Migration Policy Institute is launching a major new initiative—Rethinking U.S. Immigration Policy—that aims to generate a big-picture, evidence-driven vision of the role immigration can and should play in America’s future. This multi-year initiative will provide research, analysis, and policy ideas and proposals. This conference will be the launching of this initiative and will include a discussion among individuals from both political parties.

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Early Bird Conference Registration: “Beyond Separation: Protecting Cross Border Families”

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Early Bird Conference Registration: “Beyond Separation: Protecting Cross Border Families”

International Social Service (Early Bird Registration open until August 31, 2019)

This two-day event will take place on October 17th and 18th, 2019 at the University of Maryland School of Social Work. This conference will allow legal, judicial, social service, and advocacy professionals to share and implement best practices to protect the long term safety of cross border children and families.

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Early Bird Conference Registration: “Beyond Separation: Protecting Cross Border Families”

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Early Bird Conference Registration: “Beyond Separation: Protecting Cross Border Families”

International Social Service (Early Bird Registration open until August 31, 2019)

This two-day event will take place on October 17th and 18th, 2019 at the University of Maryland School of Social Work. This conference will allow legal, judicial, social service, and advocacy professionals to share and implement best practices to protect the long term safety of cross border children and families.

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Webinar: Ethical Issues in the Representation of Children

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Webinar: Ethical Issues in the Representation of Children

Catholic Legal Immigration Network, Inc. (July 18, 2019)

This webinar will explore common ethical challenges that arise in the course of representing children using the American Bar Association Model Rules of Professional Conduct as a guide. Topics will include competency and capacity, joint representation, conflicts of interest related to social workers and parents and others.

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