May 15, 2017
A California federal judge on Friday denied a bid by the federal government asking her to reconsider whether she erred in holding that a class of immigrants with mental health issues are entitled to automatic bond hearings after they have been detained for 180 days.
November 13, 2015
The federal government took exception Thursday to portions of a report assessing its compliance with court-ordered reforms safeguarding mentally disabled people in immigration proceedings, which were implemented as a result of a California class action accusing the government of violating immigrants' rights.
October 09, 2015
A California federal judge on Thursday signed off on a deal awarding $9.5 million in fees and costs to the attorneys for a class of individuals with mental disabilities who had undergone immigration proceedings without legal representation.
September 25, 2015
A California federal judge on Friday approved a settlement in a class action over legal representation for individuals with mental disabilities in immigration proceedings, paving the way for the potential reopening of a slew of cases for class members ordered deported after being forced to represent themselves.
September 21, 2015
Plaintiffs in a class action over legal representation for individuals with mental disabilities in immigration proceedings asked a California federal judge Friday to grant final approval of a settlement in their lawsuit against the U.S., saying it is fair and reasonable.
August 03, 2015
Plaintiffs in a case over legal representation for individuals with mental disabilities in immigration proceedings asked a California federal court Friday to dismiss the remaining claims as moot, saying they have obtained the relief sought by the various classes, and asked for more than $11 million in attorneys' fees.
March 04, 2015
A California federal judge recently appointed attorney Katherine B. Mahoney to monitor the federal government's compliance with court-ordered reforms meant to safeguard people with mental disabilities in immigration proceedings, a move the class plaintiffs' attorney said is a unique step that signifies the importance of the case.
March 02, 2015
The plaintiffs who successfully secured free legal representation for individuals with mental disabilities in immigration proceedings unveiled a new settlement in California federal court Friday that could reopen a slew of cases for class members ordered for deportation.