Think Immigration: A Rule Meant to Protect Is Cutting Both Ways: Why Matter of Lozada Makes the Case for Independent Immigration Courts
AILA’s Rekha Sharma-Crawford argues Matter of Lozada—meant to protect immigrants—now too often blocks legitimate ineffective-assistance claims on technicalities, while also forcing unnecessary bar complaints against attorneys. Her takeaway: the real fix isn’t a tweak to paperwork—it’s independent immigration courts insulated from political control. Read the full AILA post →