Federal Court Immigration Litigation
We at The Law Office of Robert J. Maher, PC have expertise in litigation in federal courts – both the U.S. District Courts (such as District Courts in New York, Pennsylvania, Virginia, and Washington, D.C.) and the U.S. Courts of Appeals in various Circuits (including the First Circuit, Second Circuit, the Third Circuit, and the Fourth Circuit). We have represented many foreign nationals with appeals or denials of their applications for relief from deportation and removal before the U.S. Courts of Appeals, as well as with lawsuits against the Immigration Service and Immigration and Customs Enforcement for such things as:
- Unlawful detention
- Unreasonable delays in the adjudication of green card and U.S. citizenship applications
- Unlawful failure to issue employment authorization
Because immigration law is federal law, we can represent foreign nationals across the U.S. and abroad.
We at The Law Office of Robert J. Maher, PC, are here to protect your immigration rights, and we want to help.
Federal Court Immigration Litigation FAQs
At what levels of the U.S. federal court system does The Law Office of Robert J. Maher, PC, handle immigration litigation?
Our firm possesses expertise in immigration litigation across multiple levels of the U.S. federal court system. This includes representing clients in U.S. District Courts, such as those in New York, Pennsylvania, Virginia, and Washington, D.C. Additionally, we actively litigate before various U.S. Courts of Appeals in different Circuits, including the First, Second, Third, and Fourth Circuits, demonstrating our extensive reach in federal immigration matters.
For what types of issues do you represent foreign nationals before the U.S. Courts of Appeals?
At The Law Office of Robert J. Maher, PC, we have represented numerous foreign nationals specifically for appeals or denials of their applications for relief from deportation and removal before the U.S. Courts of Appeals. This ensures that clients have the opportunity to challenge adverse decisions and seek judicial review when administrative remedies have been exhausted.
In what scenarios might The Law Office of Robert J. Maher, PC, file lawsuits against the Immigration Service or Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE)?
Our firm files lawsuits against the Immigration Service (USCIS) and Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) for various reasons aimed at protecting our clients’ rights and interests. These lawsuits address issues such as challenging prolonged or unlawful detention, compelling agency action on delayed applications (mandamus actions), or seeking judicial review of certain agency decisions.
What specific U.S. District Courts and Courts of Appeals are mentioned as areas of your firm’s expertise?
Our firm’s expertise in federal court immigration litigation includes experience in U.S. District Courts located in New York, Pennsylvania, Virginia, and Washington, D.C. For the U.S. Courts of Appeals, our litigation experience extends to the First Circuit, the Second Circuit, the Third Circuit, and the Fourth Circuit, showcasing our broad reach in federal appellate immigration matters.
Why might a foreign national need federal court immigration litigation after exhausting administrative appeals?
Federal court immigration litigation becomes necessary when a foreign national has exhausted their administrative appeals (e.g., before the Board of Immigration Appeals) and still faces an unfavorable decision, such as a denial of relief from deportation or removal. Federal courts provide a crucial avenue for judicial review, allowing for challenges to legal errors, abuses of discretion, or constitutional violations that may have occurred during the administrative process.
Man-made borders shouldn’t matter more than people.
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Initial Consultation
We can answer many of your immigration questions in an initial consultation either by phone or in person.
We will help you assess your situation, identify the immigration issues, and provide information you need to make an informed decision.
