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Sabrineh Ardalan.

Examining foreign affairs and immigration under President Trump

April 10, 2025

Five faculty experts discuss differences and continuities in the U.S.’ approach to the global community.

Clinic Stories, Events

Louis Lin ’25 and Tamara Shamir ’25 stand outside a building

Clinic students receive 2025 Skadden Fellowships

February 27, 2025

Clinic Stories, Clinical Spotlight

‘Hard times are coming.’ An immigration raid in New Bedford 18 years ago may offer a glimpse of what’s to come

January 17, 2025

Clinic Stories, In the News

U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services pressed to unveil how it uses AI in asylum cases

January 13, 2025

Clinic Stories, In the News

Fear, and relief, spreads through divided Massachusetts immigrant communities after Trump wins

December 11, 2024

Clinic Stories, In the News

A close up of a man holding a microphone as he is speaking on a panel

‘Give yourself grace’

October 3, 2024

Clinic Stories, Events

‘Inhumane’ conditions at Plymouth jail used by ICE persist, advocates say

August 12, 2024

Clinic Stories, In the News

HIRCP ongoing investigation into Plymouth County Correctional Facility

August 9, 2024

Clinic Stories, Legal & Policy Work

Scholarship from the Clinics: Examining Charleston, Researching Solitary Confinement

August 6, 2024

Clinic Stories, Clinical Voices

Scholarship from the Clinics: Join the Clinical Writing Partners Initiative

July 30, 2024

Clinic Stories, Clinical Voices

Sabrineh Ardalan

Fighting Injustice in the Courts and on the Page

July 1, 2024

Clinic Stories, Clinical Spotlight

From asylum to advocacy: How HIRC’s former clients are empowering their communities

June 5, 2024

Client Stories, Clinic Stories

Alexandra Kersley and Gabrielle Grossman.

Gabrielle Grossman, Alexandra Kersley win the CLEA Outstanding Clinical Student Awards

May 20, 2024

Clinic Stories, Clinical Spotlight

Crimmigration Clinic issues resources for advocates defending the rights of immigrants

HIRCP's Detention Team fights for release of detained immigrants

May 14, 2024

Clinic Stories, Clinical Student Voices

Building bridges and power for immigrant communities

May 9, 2024

Clinic Stories, Clinical Spotlight

Fighting Injustice in the Courts and on the Page

May 7, 2024

Clinic Stories, Clinical Spotlight

Two students pose for a photo in a WCC hallway

Immigration clinic students receive Skadden Fellowships

April 25, 2024

Clinic Stories, Clinical Spotlight

'No obstacle is insurmountable for a determined heart'

March 14, 2024

Clinic Stories, Clinical Student Voices

'It’s time to end the barbaric practice of solitary confinement in immigration detention'

February 23, 2024

Clinic Stories, Op-Ed

Federal Records Show Increasing Use of Solitary Confinement for Immigrants

February 7, 2024

Clinic Stories, In the News

two women walk on a patio

New U.S. fast-track immigration program found neither fast nor fair

August 3, 2023

Clinic Stories, Legal & Policy Work

Denial of Justice: The Biden Administration’s Dedicated Docket in the Boston Immigration Court

June 26, 2023

Clinic Stories, Legal & Policy Work

Ricardo Jimenez Solis.

Ricardo Jimenez Solis wins the David A. Grossman Exemplary Clinical Student Award

May 23, 2023

Skadden Fellows pose and smile in a hallway

4 Skadden Fellows selected from Class of 2023, all clinic alumni

March 29, 2023

Clinical Student Voices

Crimmigration Clinic students present oral arguments in Second Circuit Court of Appeals

November 2, 2022

Clinical Student Voices, Legal & Policy Work

‘We’re able to be our best selves … where we feel safe and supported’

October 27, 2022

Indigenous Guatemalan client granted asylum after fifteen years

August 31, 2022

Client Stories, Legal & Policy Work, Updates

HIRC client wins defensive asylum case

August 11, 2022

Clinical Student Voices, Legal & Policy Work

Reflections on HIRC from the Class of 2022

May 26, 2022

Clinical Student Voices, Updates

Brianna Banks '22 named winner of Stuntz Award

May 20, 2022

Legal advocates sue U.S. over Iranian-born scholar's treatment

May 19, 2022

In the News, Legal & Policy Work

Gina Starfield ‘22 wins 2022 David Grossman Exemplary Clinical Student Award

May 17, 2022

Clinical Spotlight, Updates

Harvard Representation Initiative supports members of the Harvard community affected by the crisis in Ukraine

April 8, 2022

In the News, Legal & Policy Work

Harvard Law School Clinic Sues Immigration Authorities Over Public Records Requests

March 3, 2022

HIRCP Celebrates Pro Bono Week 2021

October 28, 2021

Comments submitted on proposed rule regarding credible fear screenings

October 21, 2021

Sabi Ardalan and Phil Torrey selected for Bellow Scholar Program

October 13, 2021

Court Issues Ruling Aligned with Amicus Brief Submitted by HLS Professors Protecting the Rights of Asylum Seekers During the Global Pandemic

September 27, 2021

“We need justice and freedom:” Advocating for the rights of medical abuse survivors through the ICDC Project

September 27, 2021

Staff Spotlight: Phil Torrey

August 6, 2021

Clinical Spotlight

HIRCP signs on to letter regarding Title 42 expulsion policy

July 21, 2021

Clinical Announcements, Legal & Policy Work, Updates

Staff Spotlight: Cindy Zapata

July 21, 2021

Staff Spotlight: Sabi Ardalan

July 6, 2021

Clinical Spotlight

Staff Spotlight: Jason Corral

May 14, 2021

Clinical Spotlight

Thank you, Jordana!

May 8, 2021

Clinical Announcements, Clinical Spotlight

Harvard Law School’s 2021 Last Lecture Series

May 8, 2021

Clinical Spotlight, Clinical Voices

New report released on climate change and migration

May 7, 2021

In the News, Legal & Policy Work

SHELTER FROM THE STORM: Policy Options to Address Climate Induced Displacement from the Northern Triangle

April 23, 2021

Legal & Policy Work

HIRC files Supreme Court amicus brief on behalf of Harvard TPS Coalition

March 22, 2021

Legal & Policy Work

First Circuit Court victory for U visa applicant

March 2, 2021

In the News, Legal & Policy Work

Staff Spotlight: Zachary Albun

March 2, 2021

Clinical Spotlight

And now, the way forward

January 26, 2021

Clinical Spotlight, Clinical Voices

Staff Spotlight: Mariam Liberles

January 21, 2021

Clinical Spotlight

Harvard Immigration and Refugee Clinical Program blocks another Trump administration asylum rule

January 21, 2021

Clinical Spotlight, In the News, Legal & Policy Work

Judge blocks wide-ranging asylum limits, finding DHS chief did not have authority to issue them

January 21, 2021

Harvard Law School Clinic Sues Trump Administration Over Proposed Asylum Rule Changes

January 21, 2021

Clinical Spotlight

Court Blocks Illegal “Death to Asylum” Trump Rule

January 14, 2021

Legal & Policy Work

Bacow letter urges Biden to reverse Trump immigration curbs

December 18, 2020

In the News, Legal & Policy Work

Harvard Immigration and Refugee Clinical Program scores a victory for asylum seekers

November 21, 2020

Clinical Spotlight

UN Special Rapporteur cites Program’s submission

November 18, 2020

Legal & Policy Work

Public comments submitted on proposed biometrics regulation

October 17, 2020

Legal & Policy Work

Cyberlaw Clinic weighs in on warrantless device searches at the US border

August 31, 2020

Legal & Policy Work

Cyberlaw Clinic Files Brief for HIRC on Device Searches at the Border

August 26, 2020

Legal & Policy Work

Defending those yearning to breathe free

August 26, 2020

Clinical Spotlight

HIRC, Gibson Dunn & Crutcher LLP, and Justice Action Center file FOIA lawsuit on DACA

August 11, 2020

Legal & Policy Work

Crimmigration Clinic files petition with the U.S. Supreme Court

August 5, 2020

Legal & Policy Work

Supreme Court decision shielding DACA draws relief, celebration

June 23, 2020

In the News, Legal & Policy Work, Uncategorized OCP

Supreme Court blocks Trump’s DACA shutdown

June 23, 2020

In the News, Legal & Policy Work, Uncategorized OCP

HIRC at GBLS has Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals victory

April 29, 2020

In the News, Uncategorized OCP

HIRC students win deportation relief for East African man

March 31, 2020

Clinical Spotlight

Sabrineh Ardalan named clinical professor of law and faculty director of the Harvard Immigration and Refugee Clinical Program

January 29, 2020

Clinical Announcements

In recent years, four Mass. jails got $164 million in federal money to house ICE detainees

January 28, 2020

In the News, Legal & Policy Work

Prepared for the Challenge

January 9, 2020

Alumni Profiles, Clinical Spotlight

DHS Bid To Collect Social Media Info Sparks Privacy Concerns

November 8, 2019

A Cuban Escape: A Daughter’s Admiration

October 11, 2019

Uncategorized OCP

Intern Spotlight: Kayla

September 19, 2019

Clinical Voices

Guatemalan Woman's Asylum Bid Revived Over New Dangers

September 10, 2019

Uncategorized OCP

Beyond education and litigation: the social work program at HIRC

August 28, 2019

Clinical Voices

Putting Clinical Education into Action at HIRC

August 22, 2019

Clinical Spotlight

A Guinean Political Activist was Granted Asylum in the U.S. After Fleeing Political Persecution

August 8, 2019

Client Stories, Legal & Policy Work

A Honduran Activist Pursues Justice in the Face of Persecution

August 7, 2019

Client Stories, Legal & Policy Work

Despite fears of raids, community advocates say now is the time for immigrants to step into Massachusetts courts

July 26, 2019

HIRC Shares Resources for Immigrants Affected by ICE Raids

July 19, 2019

Legal & Policy Work

HIRC Calls on Inter-American Human Rights Commission to Investigate Mexico for Rights Violations at Border

July 19, 2019

In the News, Legal & Policy Work

HIRC client wins asylum after eight years

June 28, 2019

Legal & Policy Work

All in a Day's Work

June 20, 2019

Legal & Policy Work

HIRC wins case for Guatemalan family

May 29, 2019

Legal & Policy Work

Reflections on Participation in HIRC

March 24, 2019

Clinical Student Voices

Family with Local Ties Seeking Asylum Still in Limbo

January 24, 2019

The Republican Proposal to Change the U.S. Asylum System, Explained

January 24, 2019

Recent Case Victories From HIRC at GBLS

January 4, 2019

Legal & Policy Work

HIRC & HIP Submit Comments on Proposed Removal of Fee Waiver

December 5, 2018

Legal & Policy Work

Trump Is Rewriting Asylum Law

November 14, 2018

In the News, Legal & Policy Work, Op-Ed

Heartbreak at the Border: Cindy Zapata on Her Trip to Karnes Detention Center

November 8, 2018

Hot Take, Op-Ed

Crimmigration Clinic Submits Amicus Brief on Behalf of Immigration Law Scholars

November 8, 2018

Legal & Policy Work

HIRC Submits Comments on Proposed Expansion of Family Detention

November 8, 2018

Legal & Policy Work

Student Reflections From the Border

October 26, 2018

Legal & Policy Work

HIRC & IDP Release “Particularly Serious Crime” Bars Report and Chart

September 21, 2018

Legal & Policy Work

Survived to Tell the Story

September 20, 2018

IHRC Clinic Releases Joint Briefing Papers on Refugee Freedom of Movement and Business Documentation in Kakuma, Kenya

September 14, 2018

HIRC files amicus brief on latest travel ban

April 5, 2018

Legal & Policy Work

Crimmigration Clinic Wins Case at the Board of Immigration Appeals

March 29, 2018

Legal & Policy Work

Cravath Fellows pursue law projects around the world

March 14, 2018

Clinical Student Voices

A celebration of immigration

March 7, 2018

Events, Legal & Policy Work

Concern over a DACA deadline

March 1, 2018

New Sanctuary Cities Case Study Published

February 9, 2018

In the News, Legal & Policy Work

HIRC files amicus briefs on travel ban 3.0

December 4, 2017

Legal & Policy Work

Phil Torrey’s article “Jennings v. Rodriguez and the Future of Immigration Detention” published in Harvard Latinx Law Review

November 21, 2017

Legal & Policy Work

HIRC hosts “Women Refugees And Why Law Matters” event for HLS bicentennial

November 1, 2017

Women refugees and why law matters

October 24, 2017

Clinic alumna wins International ‘Outstanding Young Lawyer’ Award

October 23, 2017

Alumni Profiles, In the News

HIRC requests hearing on Canada’s treatment of refugees from Inter-American Commission on Human Rights

October 19, 2017

Legal & Policy Work

Support for the Harvard Community in the wake of Immigration and Customs Enforcement Sweeps

October 6, 2017

Clinical Announcements, Legal & Policy Work

President Trump’s Latest Travel Ban Continues to Exceed His Authority under the INA

October 4, 2017

On DACA, questions top answers

September 26, 2017

Events, In the News, Legal & Policy Work

HIRC student Brianna Rennix (JD ’18) publishes “At the Border” in Current Affairs Magazine

August 29, 2017

Clinical Student Voices, Legal & Policy Work

Report offers critical recommendations for resettling refugees to safeguard human rights and U.S. national interests

June 28, 2017

Legal & Policy Work

Sabrineh Ardalan named assistant clinical professor of law

June 1, 2017

Clinical Announcements

Students honored at 2017 Class Day

May 25, 2017

Mana Azarmi wins CLEA’s Outstanding Clinical Student Award

May 22, 2017

‘When we’re needed, we’ll show up’

May 22, 2017

In the News, Legal & Policy Work

Student perspective: The case for legislative advocacy

May 19, 2017

Clinical Student Voices

HIRC co-authors amicus brief on material support bar

April 17, 2017

Legal & Policy Work

From one immigrant to another, raising awareness through Know Your Rights trainings

April 14, 2017

Clinical Student Voices

Harvard Crimmigration Clinic files amicus brief in Massachusetts Supreme Judicial Court case challenging validity of ICE detainers

March 31, 2017

Legal & Policy Work

HIRC students testify at Inter-American Commission on Human Rights hearing on executive orders

March 23, 2017

Clinical Student Voices, Legal & Policy Work

Law School Students Participate in Human Rights Hearing on Immigration

March 22, 2017

In the News, Legal & Policy Work

Inter-American Commission on Human Rights grants HIRC’s joint request to participate in emergency hearing on executive orders

March 20, 2017

In the News, Legal & Policy Work

HIRC files an amicus brief in lawsuit challenging Trump’s new refugee cap

March 6, 2017

Legal & Policy Work

HIRC brings issue of executive orders to Inter-American Commission on Human Rights

March 3, 2017

Legal & Policy Work

Harvard Law students work with ACLU to challenge Trump administration immigration order

February 22, 2017

Clinical Spotlight

HIRC files amicus curiae brief in NY case against Trump’s executive orders on immigration

February 21, 2017

In the News, Legal & Policy Work

Making the case for an asylum seeker

February 17, 2017

Clinical Student Voices

Warm Welcome to Jordana, Daneiris, Alyssa, and Christina

February 17, 2017

Clinical Announcements

Is the US a 'safe' country for refugees?

February 15, 2017

Losing Hope in U.S., Migrants Make Icy Crossing to Canada

February 13, 2017

In the News, Legal & Policy Work

Inside the Clinic Leading Harvard's Response to Trump

February 10, 2017

In the News, Legal & Policy Work

Harvard releases first report on effect of Trump’s executive orders on asylum seekers

February 8, 2017

In the News, Legal & Policy Work

Protecting Central American Families: Harvard Immigration and Refugee Clinic

February 8, 2017

Clinical Spotlight

In the wake of Executive Orders restricting immigration, HLS clinic provides legal support and advocacy

February 7, 2017

In the News, Legal & Policy Work

Immigration Law Experts Advise Undocumented Students

January 13, 2017

Events, In the News

Former Irish President Connects Climate Change and Human Rights

October 31, 2016

CARA Family Detention Pro-Bono Project: Testimony by Dan Lasman

October 21, 2016

Clinical Spotlight

Nancy Kelly: A Top Women of Law Honoree

September 2, 2016

Alumni in Clinical Teaching

August 1, 2016

Alumni Profiles, In the News

Maggie Morgan on Immigrant Healthcare Options

July 18, 2016

Clinical Spotlight

Phil Torrey Presents to the Immigration and Nationality Law Review

July 5, 2016

Clinical Spotlight

Law of Asylum 2016 ed. – Just released!

June 14, 2016

Clinical Spotlight

Clinical program receives grant from Milstein Foundation to launch Syrian Refugee Resettlement Project

June 13, 2016

Clinical Spotlight, In the News

Connecting back to my own humanity

May 3, 2016

Clinical Spotlight, Clinical Voices

Three clinics, one common value

March 21, 2016

Clinical Spotlight, Clinical Voices

After Cameroon

January 22, 2016

Clinical Spotlight

Multiple Nationalities and the "Any Country Clause"

January 7, 2016

Clinical Spotlight

Christina Zuba reflects on her summer at Harvard Immigration and Refugee Clinic

October 2, 2015

Clinical Spotlight, Clinical Voices

Caitlin Marshall Reflects on Summer Experience at HIRC

August 10, 2015

Clinical Spotlight

Salvadoran Woman Escapes Violent Father and Husband

July 31, 2015

Clinical Spotlight

Indigenous Woman Escapes Serious Human Rights Violations in Guatemala

July 31, 2015

Clinical Spotlight

Congrats recent graduates, and good luck on the Bar!

July 29, 2015

Clinical Announcements

The International and Comparative Human Rights Practicum in India: A Hands-On Approach to Cross-Cultural Advocacy

May 18, 2015

Alumni Profiles

Congratulations to Zoe, 2015 Law Student Ethics Award Winner!

May 11, 2015

Clinical Spotlight

Anker, Immigration Clinic Win Human Rights Award

April 28, 2015

Clinical Spotlight, In the News

Katrina Fleury Reflects on Winter Term Experience in Karnes, TX

April 7, 2015

Clinical Spotlight, Clinical Voices

Alumni of the Clinical and Pro Bono Programs receive Public Service Venture Fund "seed grants"

April 3, 2015

Alumni Profiles

Clinic Student Advocates for Victims of Domestic Violence

March 24, 2015

Clinical Spotlight

Clinicians Celebrated at International Women’s Day Exhibition

March 4, 2015

Clinical Spotlight

Harvard Immigration and Refugee Clinic Wins Asylum Case

November 20, 2014

Clinical Spotlight

Cross-Clinical Collaboration: HIRC visits Charles Darwin University in Australia

October 30, 2014

Clinical Spotlight

Nancy Kelly and John Willshire Carrera win Dean’s Award for Excellence

October 20, 2014

Clinical Spotlight

Classroom to courtroom

October 15, 2014

In the News, Legal & Policy Work

Joey Michalakes Reflects on Experience at HIRC

September 22, 2014

Clinical Spotlight