IDP promotes a transformation of the criminal justice and immigration systems so that they do not result in the exile of immigrants from their homes and families in the United States. We also seek to minimize deportation and detention under current laws for immigrants facing criminal charges or subsequent deportation.
In pursuit of these goals, we (1) serve as a legal resource and training center for criminal defense attorneys, criminal justice and immigrant advocates, and immigrants fighting against deportation and detention; (2) support community-based advocacy against unjust immigration laws and their aggressive enforcement; and (3) promote immigrant-protective impact litigation results by recruiting and mentoring pro bono attorneys to provide legal assistance to immigrants challenging their detention or removal order in federal court.
One of the most helpful resources that they have posted online is a checklist of immigration consequences for criminal offenses. You can find a link to it HERE. But there are so many other aspects of their website. Visit it to learn more about criminal consequences, deportation relief and so much more!
