Publication Date

2019

Journal

New York University Annual Survey of American Law

Abstract

The article highlights Judge Robert Katzmann's transformative impact on immigrant access to legal counsel, particularly through the creation of the public defender system and the Immigrant Justice Corps. These initiatives have significantly improved outcomes for immigrants facing deportation, demonstrating the critical role of legal representation in ensuring justice. The programs have not only increased success rates for immigrants in court but also trained and retained a cadre of skilled immigration lawyers, setting a model for replication nationwide.

Volume

75

Issue

1

First Page

12

Last Page

13

Publisher

New York University School of Law

Disciplines

Judges | Law | Legal Biography | Legislation

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