The Calderon Settlement One Year Later: Practice Updates and Strategic Considerations Impacting Final Order Clients Married to U.S. Citizens

The Calderon Settlement One Year Later: Practice Updates and Strategic Considerations Impacting Final Order Clients Married to U.S. Citizens

The Calderon et al. v. Noem et al. (D. Mass.) settlement created a powerful path to relief for noncitizens with final orders of removal who are married to U.S. citizens and who reside (or are detained) in New England.

One year into the settlement agreement—and with one year left to go—practitioners continue to navigate tricky questions about the bounds of class membership, ICE compliance with the settlement, and other strategic use of the settlement’s terms—including whether to advise clients to move to New England to take advantage of the settlement's provision for reopening and dismissal of removal orders.

This webinar is designed for practitioners both inside and outside New England who advise clients facing potential removal. Class counsel will share lessons learned from the past year, provide an overview of the agreement’s terms, class eligibility and residency requirements, and discuss best practices for filing requests for joint motions to reopen. There will be room for Q+A and discussion at the end of the webinar.


AILA Video Roundtables are free interactive learning opportunities hosted by faculty selected for their expertise, with an emphasis on discussion and Q&A. This roundtable is available only to AILA members and is not CLE eligible. The free recording will be available 7-10 business days following the live event.

 

Product Details
Event Date March 6, 2026
Format Video Roundtable
Length 60 minutes
CLE Eligible No
Digital Library Digital goods (MP3, PDF, ZIP, etc.) are available for download for two years after purchase.

Kathleen M. Gillespie, Lexington, MA

Adriana Lafaille, ACLU of Massachusetts, Boston MA

Christina Luo, Boston, MA

The speaker's/author's views do not necessarily represent the views of AILA, nor do they constitute legal advice or representation. Practice tips provided are based on the speaker's/author's experiences and the current state of the law. Please be sure to conduct legal research and analysis for your unique situation as the law changes quickly and experiences may differ from your own.