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Immigration Court Observation & Awareness Project
I. Introduction (20 mins)
Welcome to the Immigration Court Observation & Awareness Project
Note for Volunteers in MN or NY
REQUIRED - Volunteer Registration & Expectations Form
How to Use This Course
Observing via WebEx - Limited Opportunities (Contact Us)
Video - Overview of the Court Observation Project (16:08)
Project Overview & Volunteer Expectations
Organizing Observation Groups with your Law School Clinic or Legal Services Organization
Questions? Join us for Court Observation Office Hours!
II. Understanding the Immigration Court System (20 mins)
Understanding the Importance of Court Observation in Ensuring Due Process
Video - Understanding the Immigration Court System (16:42)
Overview of the Executive Office for Immigration Review (EOIR) & Immigration Court
Overview of Immigration Court Proceedings
Detained and Non-Detained Dockets
Immigration Court is Open to the Public
Optional - The Difference between EOIR and USCIS
III. Preparing for Immigration Court Observation (40 mins)
Project FAQs
Video - Preparing for Immigration Court Observation (40:28)
Making a Gameplan: Where & When to Observe in Person
What to Wear & Bring to Court
Courtroom Decorum & Interacting with Court Personnel
Refraining from Interactions with Noncitizens
ICE Presence at Immigration Court
Your Safety
IV. Observing Master Calendar Hearings (50 min)
A Closer Look at Master Calendar Hearings
Video - What Happens at a Master Calendar Hearing (15min) (14:41)
Video - Current Trends at Master Calendar Hearings (16 min) (17:01)
Video - Completing the MCH Observation Form (18 min) (16:32)
The Master Calendar Hearing Observation Form
V. Observing Bond Hearings (20 min)
A Closer Look at Bond Hearings
Video - Observing Bond Hearings (20:52)
The Bond Hearing Observation Form
VI. Special Considerations (5 min)
Juvenile Dockets
Detained Dockets
VII. Volunteer Materials (5 min)
REQUIRED - Volunteer Registration & Expectations
REQUIRED - Immigration Court Observation Packet - PRINT & BRING TO COURT
Volunteer Training Slides
Questions? Join us for Court Observation Office Hours!
VII. Additional Resources (Optional)
Resources for Managing Vicarious Trauma
TRAC Immigration
NYU Law School's Report on New York City Immigration Court Monitoring (December 2023)
Immigration Glossary
Additional Information on Notices to Appear (NTAs)
Additional Resources for Understanding the Immigration System and Processes
Optional - The Difference between EOIR and USCIS
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