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Dec 04, 2024
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LAW 2815 - Crimmigration Law: The Intersection of Criminal and Immigration Law
This course will explore the relatively new and rapidly expanding area of law known as “crimmigration,” which is the intersection of the immigration and criminal justice systems. As these two areas of law are becoming increasingly intertwined, it is important for both criminal and immigration practitioners to be aware of these consequences and armed with the skills to address them. In this course, we will examine the unique social and legal issues involved in the removal of noncitizens convicted of crimes. The goal of this course is for students to be able to recognize and examine the immigration consequences of criminal convictions and understand how this area of law came about. In the beginning the course will set out the historical, constitutional and public policy foundations of deportation and exclusion and discuss removals on criminal grounds in light of their impact on the state, the individual, families, and communities. Next the course will focus on criminal grounds of removability and inadmissibility, which range from the most serious felonies to more minor misdemeanor level offenses. It will then examine the criminal justice system and how immigration consequences can flow from every stage. We will discuss real-world problem-solving strategies for noncitizens accused of crimes as well as the obligations and best practices for defense attorneys, prosecutors and judges. Relief from deportation will also be discussed, as well as retroactivity, post-conviction relief and detention. Readings include law review articles, selected case law, and criminal immigration books.
Credits: 2
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