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American Immigration Lawyers Association
View AgencyFounded in 1946, the American Immigration Lawyers Association (AILA) is a nonpartisan, nonprofit, voluntary bar association that provides continuing legal education, professional services, information, and expertise to more than 18,000 attorneys who practice and teach immigration law.
Message OrganiserFOIA Playbook: From Effective Requests to Litigation
Tuesday, July 14, 2026
Seminar
Event Overview
Panelists will advise on best practices for navigating the Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) process in immigration cases, covering everything from identifying the correct agency to interpreting complex FOIA responses. They will address how to understand A-files, detect “silent” omissions or redactions, spot fraud indicators, and use FOIA records strategically to challenge Notices to Appear (NTAs) or file suppression motions. Finally, they will provide strategic guidance on when and how to pursue FOIA litigation.
Featured Topics
- Writing an effective FOIA request to avoid delays: practical tips and guidance
- Deciphering a FOIA response, including border statements, signatures, and discrepancies in names or addresses
- The latest FOIA policy memoranda: what attorneys need to know
- Leveraging a FOIA response to file motions to suppress or challenge an improper NTA
- Are there instances where filing a FOIA is detrimental? Are attorneys breaching their ethical obligations by not filing a FOIA?
