October 23/Seattle: Burdens on Families and Children of U.S. Immigration Laws

Robert H. Gibbs

Although U.S. immigration laws place a strong emphasis on the principle of family unification, in practice there are substantial problems in keeping families together. Harsh criminal grounds of removal for minor offenses or offenses from years ago can lead to deportation of permanent resident parents of U.S. citizens. Limited options exist to obtain legal status for longtime immigrants, even those with U.S. citizen spouses and children without any criminal history. Increasing numbers of unaccompanied children are fleeing violence and turmoil in Mexico and Central America, but U.S. immigration laws provide few options for them to remain safely in the U.S.
This CLE will address the policy challenges and the problematic nature of U.S. immigration law.
Title:
Burdens on Families and Children of U.S. Immigration Laws
When/Where: 
October 23, 2012
12:00-1:00 p.m.
Century Square Building - Alki Room
1501 4th Ave., Seattle
Speaker:
Robert H. Gibbs of Gibbs Houston Pauw
Cost:

• Free - World Peace Through Law Section members and law students
• $25 - Non-section member attorneys (membership available a.

Credits:
1 general credit
Pre-Registration Encouraged: 
Register now online to ensure seating!

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