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.
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