The National Immigration Habeas Institute (NIHI), a collaboration between the National Immigration Litigation Alliance and Cardozo Law School, is hosting an intensive, in-person habeas training at the University of Denver Sturm College of Law, Colorado, on September 28-29. This is a 2-day training includes lectures, mock argument, and interactive small group discussions, and will focus on Tenth Circuit law. The training is FREE! In return, participants must agree to litigate one pro bono habeas for either their own client or an external referral, with NIHI mentorship if desired.  Apply here.

 The webinar will address how to challenge ever-growing, unreasonable USCIS delays. We will cover the elements of a delay claim under both the Administrative Procedure Act and the Mandamus Act, the factors that courts routinely look at when evaluating whether the agency’s delay is unreasonable, basic pleading requirements, and things to consider before filing a federal court delay lawsuit. Additionally, we will provide an overview of ongoing impact litigation challenging USCIS delays and adjudication pauses.

To register, click HERE. For information on the benefits of NILA membership, click HERE.

 A December 19, 2025, whistleblower disclosure entitled “Protected Whistleblower Disclosure Regarding USCIS Violations of the Freedom of Information Act, Regulations, and Nightingale Court Order” contains an alarming description of USCIS’ efforts to “fake” compliance with a nationwide permanent injunction governing the release of immigration case files under the Freedom of Information Act. As class counsel, NILA and partners have notified the district court of the disclosure, which is available here.