Immigration Law Case Briefs

Immigration law governs the admission, removal, and rights of non-citizens in the United States. The course covers visa categories, asylum and refugee protections, deportation and removal proceedings, citizenship and naturalization, and the plenary power doctrine.

The cases below include foundational decisions on federal immigration authority, due process for non-citizens, asylum eligibility, and the limits of executive enforcement power. You will find cases addressing deportation defenses, immigration detention, family-based immigration, and the intersection of immigration law with constitutional rights.

Each brief follows the standard law-school format to help you prepare for class, build outlines, or review before exams.