Habeas & Immigration: Strategies and Practical Guidance for Challenging Immigration Detention in Federal Court [Webinar] (OnDemand Streaming and Recorded Packages)

What You Will Learn

Agenda

Thursday, June 4, 2026
10:00 a.m. – 1:30 p.m. Pacific Time
12:00 p.m. – 3:30 p.m. Central Time
1:00 p.m. – 4:30 p.m. Eastern Time

 

10:00 a.m. – 10:50 a.m. Pacific Time
12:00 p.m. – 12:50 p.m. Central Time
1:00 p.m. – 1:50 p.m. Eastern Time
Habeas Fundamentals: Jurisdiction, Parties, and Procedure

•  What is habeas?
• Where do you file it?
• Who do you name as a defendant?
• How do you serve the government?

10:50 a.m. – 11:00 a.m. Pacific Time
12:50 p.m. 1:00 p.m. Central Time
1:50 p.m. – 2:00 p.m. Eastern Time
BREAK 

11:00 a.m – 12:30 p.m Pacific Time
1:00 p.m. – 2:30 p.m Central Time
2:00 p.m. – 3:30 p.m. Eastern Time
Key Habeas Scenarios in Immigration Detention: Litigation Strategies and Emerging Case Law

• EWI bond (update on Maldonado Bautista litigation)
• OREC and parole revocations
• OSUP revocations
• Prolonged detention
  • Pre-removal order and
  • Zadvydas post-final order
• Third country removals
  • Update on DVD litigation
• Challenges to mandatory detention
  • Third circuit’s decision in Khalil litigation
  • Zipper clause issues
  • Additional discussion and advice
• Direct challenges to bond denials on flight risk and danger
  • Ninth Circuit v. everywhere else

12:30 p.m. – 12:40 p.m. Pacific Time
2:30 p.m. – 2:40 p.m. Central Time
3:30 p.m. – 3:40 p.m. Eastern Time
BREAK 

12:40 p.m. – 1:15 p.m. Pacific Time
2:40 p.m. – 3:15 p.m. Central Time
3:40 p.m. – 4:15 p.m. Eastern Time
Representing Detained Clients: Ethics, Logistics, and Practical Strategies 

• Ethics and navigating family requests with client needs
• Getting paid
• Practical considerations – that detention center is HOW many hours away?!
• Client communication
  • Using ERO e-file
  • Using other detention center scheduling mechanisms

1:15 p.m. 1:30 p.m. Pacific Time
3:15 p.m. 3:30 p.m. Central Time
4:15 p.m. 4:30 p.m. Eastern Time
Final Questions

Testimonials

This is a new program created specifically to address the current challenges facing immigration attorneys and their clients due to this administration’s shifts in the application and enforcement of immigration law related to removal and deportation. Because it is a new program, we do not have testimonials specific to this agenda.

However, it will be taught by an outstanding faculty, all of whom have taught at many of our immigration programs, consistently receiving top notch evaluations and comments.

Just a few comments specific to this program’s speakers, from our Immigration 101: The Nuts and Bolts Programs in the past, are below:

• “Sabrina had a great organization and presentation style. She explained difficult concepts well.”
• “Juliana is AMAZING! I was so impressed with the way she spoke about complicated issues in a way that was easy to understand.”
• “Jennifer is extremely knowledgeable and speaks with passion about the topic. Excellent presentation.”

Additional testimonials from past Immigration 101 programs, on this program’s topics and a variety of additional Immigration practice topics, taught by these three speakers as well as others, include:

“Wonderful seminar! Everything was covered fabulously, and the speakers were knowledgeable and interesting.” – Laura Lee Robinson, Esq.

”I wanted an entry-level, basic introduction to Immigration Law and that’s what I got. I was very impressed by the quality of the presenters. They were all experts in their field and were effective in sharing their wide knowledge base with us.” – Laura delaz Cabrera, Esq.

“The information was presented in a very clear manner that helped me to understand what I’ve learned on the job – and in my own research – much better.” – Kevin Kime, Esq.

“Good presenters. Appreciate the pro tips.” – Christopher Barnes, Esq.

“Great seminar!” – Nicholas J. Brunick, Esq.

“The program ran very well. The speakers were great and experienced in their field. They were very helpful and answered questions one-on-one.” – Dina Hunter, Esq.

“This class was simply phenomenal. Thank you!” – Gisela Rodrigues, Esq.

“Speakers worked well together to convey all important information.” – William K. Hedrick, Esq.

“Well done, I enjoyed the three days.” – Sanjeev Dhingra, Esq.

“Very knowledgeable speakers.” – Katia Rocha, Esq.

“Overall, I thought that the seminar was helpful and informative.” – April Perez, Esq.

“I was very satisfied with the program… Very good information and tips!” – Luis Alvan, Esq.

”Speakers were extremely knowledgeable and willing to answer even the simplest question. Felt as though it was a comprehensive introduction to a complicated subject.” – Lauren Bebek, Esq.

“It was a very good program. The lawyers were very good.” – Thomas Heister, Esq.

“This was well-organized and well-presented.” – Ronald L. Boorstein, Esq.

“Incredible roster of speakers.” – Serrano Margaret, Esq.

“Overall, the program was very good.” – Katia Rocha, Esq.

“I feel the speakers and content have been very informative.” – Jacinda Beraud, Esq.

“I found the seminar very informative.” – Pedro A. Lopez, Esq.

“I haven’t felt this excited about practicing law in a while – can’t wait to get my feet wet!” – K. Rosenchal, Esq.

“I liked the content and the energy of the speakers.” – Luisa Gamboa, Esq.

“Informative, well presented, and the degree of detail was great. Well worth the investment – very practical tips that can be immediately put to practice.” – Julie Katz, Esq.

“Very good program” – Thomas Heister, Esq.

“Thorough explanations. Great power points/charts.” – Vanessa Opstal, Esq.

“Interesting and great content.”–GeorgiaThomas, Esq.

“It was a good intro into immigration.” – D. Duckett, Esq.

“Excellent forms for intake interview. Informative/interesting discussion on family visa requests. This MCLE was an excellent start for me. Thank you.” – William Olzman, Esq.

“Excellent overview.” – D. Halper, Esq.

“Excellent presentation of topics. Very good overview.” – Lisa Thompson, Esq.

“It was an incredibly helpful overview of immigration! Thank you!” – Yana Loboda, Esq.

“Informative and helpful program for immigration beginner.” – Fatima Abreu, Esq.

“Very good introduction. Appreciate having the PDFs so I could go back and forth as needed.” – Christopher Barnes, Esq.

“It was great and I learned a lot. It was an awesome experience, thank you!” – Ismael Rosas, Esq.

“Excellent and knowledgeable speakers – I really enjoyed today!” – Sanjeev Dhingra, Esq.

“Very satisfied.” – Edward Ramos, Esq.

“Excellent. Content was excellent. I thought the content choices were well chosen.”– Julie Katz, Esq.

“Very informative. I learned a lot!” – Isaura Gomez, Esq.

“Great overview – learned a lot. Great speakers.” – Joshua Aguilar, Esq.

“Very good program.” – Thomas Heister, Esq.

“All speakers were knowledgeable and skilled. Delivered very good and relevant information. – Ronald A. Cabanayan, Esq.

“Very informative and useful information.” – E. Samet, Esq.

“Amazing!!! It really increased my interest in pursuing more immigration law; Great resources!!!” – Yamilette Rivera, Esq.

“Excellent experience; good job!” – Gulomjon Azimov, Esq.

“It was good overall.”–Fidel Guillermo Maceda Johnson, Esq.

“Very explanatory and thorough.” – Fatima Abreu, Esq.

“Well informed.” – Christopher Barnes, Esq.

“Everything was well explained.” – Aaron Caspar, Esq.

“Absolutely satisfied with the course and the information I received from it.” – S. Wilkerson, Esq.

“Great overview of immigration laws. I learned a lot.” – Jessica McGuire, Esq.

“Excellent!” – Diego MacWilliam, Esq.

“Very informative seminar. Knowledgeable speakers.” Elena Costa, Esq.

“Excellent!” – Donald Garrard, Esq.

“The program was informative and well organized. The speakers had a great depth of knowledge in their field.” – Julie Katz, Esq.

“Very good. Keep it up.” – Fidel Guillermo Maceda-Johnson, Esq.

“Thorough background for someone new to Immigration Law.” – Sanjeev Dhingra, Esq.

“Perfect program for any lawyer interested in immigration practice.” – Vanessa Opstal, Esq.

“Good course. I’m glad I came…” – A. Rivera, Esq.

“Great overview of the visas!” – Sherine Makar, Esq.

“Very helpful in understanding immigration law.” – Raymond F. Horne, Esq.

“Good overview of complex subject matter. Of great relevance and most compelling.” – Martie Leys, Esq.

“Great CLE.” – Alex Farris, Esq.

“Good stuff and good practice tips today.” – Anna Black, Esq.

“Very good overview. This has given me ideas as to particular areas in which I would be interested in concentrating.” – Jessica McGuire, Esq.

“Very good and knowledgeable speakers.” – B. Mittelberg, Esq.

“Great insight.” – E. Rafael Hahn, Esq.

“Great intro for starting a business for new lawyers and beneficial for seasoned lawyers as well. Zoom is very practical for today’s fast paced environment. The presenters’ emails are greatly appreciated as well.”

“Very educational and great speakers!” – C. Perez, Esq.

“I really enjoyed this first part of the Immigration Webinar. The speakers delivered relevant information that will help those looking to further their Immigration Law Practice.”– Michael R Joyce, Esq.

“Great tips.” – Georgia Thomas, Esq.

“Great speakers. I received a lot of clarification as a paralegal…Thanks!” – Shirley M. Quesada Rivera

“Great to hear these experts speak. Absolute expert lecturing.” – Vincent Miller, Esq.

“Great! All of them explained every single question.” – F. Cervantes, Esq.

“Great!” – Laura Fonseca, Esq.

“Green, Damast, and Piibe were fabulous. Lots of energy, extremely knowledgeable, and their material was informative.” – David A. Torres, Esq.

“A lot of practical knowledge!”

“Again, another day of comprehensive information from knowledgeable presenters.”

“As a new attorney to immigration law I was satisfied with the program because it provided a great overview of immigration laws. I chose this particular seminar because of the comprehensive nature of the agenda and I appreciated that so many topics within immigration were covered.”

“Comprehensive covers all major bases.”

“Having the handouts beforehand was very helpful in terms of taking notes. Thank you! Accessibility with the question is done well…having the speakers see our questions, but not the whole group is good so that we are not distracted. Bravo. Outlines and content were well formulated and thought through before the family law and the Removal section.”

“Content (oral and written) is excellent, the platform works really well, and Pincus does a great job organizing and presenting the CLE on the platform.”

“Essential information and truly knowledgeable presenters.”

“Excellent – great presenters, very knowledgeable.”

“The depth of waivers and relief was very well presented. The charts and links are needed and appreciated by the presenters.”

“The handouts seem great and there were a lot of great tips shared.”

“Very interesting and informative. The degree of detail was great.”

“The material given was wonderful.”

“Excellent presentation, a lot of information. Very educational.”

“Excellent seminar. Each speaker was superior expert on the topic they presented. The program was very interesting. It was my first Pincus program. Very impressed and looking forward to taking another program.”

“Extremely up-to-date with current immigration matters.”

“Fantastic! Really enjoyed the very clear discussion of issues relevant to day-to-day practice. Thank you!”

“Good energy & display of expertise.”

“Good general overview and introduction to immigration law. I learned about different types of visas.”

“Well organized, breaks at perfect times, panel was perfect, great speakers. Well done!”

“Your support staff, especially Renee in LA were terrific in assisting me to overcome my sign in, computer speaker, and alternate sound solutions.”

“Good printed material and presentation.”

“Good review of family-based immigration. Good overview of business visas.”

“Excellent. Very knowledgeable speakers. Efficient, good pace. Area covered fairly well in time allocated.”

“Got very good and useful summary of everything.”

“Excellent staff and fantastic speakers. 5-Star program. Very satisfied with panels, content, and hotel location. Pincus Staff were very professional and extremely competent; ALL of the attorney presenters were erudite, highly-experienced, and very interesting – some of the best I’ve heard. The overall quality of the entire program was excellent.”

“For someone who is needing a refresher or just starting to practice immigration law, this program provides a great overview of what to expect.”

“Excellent topic and speakers.”

“Lots of information! In general, I think it’s very well presented.”

“Great big-picture overview of practicing Immigration Law.”

“Great job. While technical, they did a great job explaining it for the first-time immigration practitioners.”

“The speakers were good. Good coverage of basic subject matter.”

“This was a terrific and comprehensive program.”

“Great overview. Thanks! I work in a niche area of immigration law and wanted a base for other types of visas. Great seminar.”

“Great program. Very educational.”

“Very good program.”

“The speakers are amazing and the topics are excellent.”

“Thorough primer on relevant topics in this field.”

“They did a wonderful job- very detailed!”

“I was satisfied because today’s presenters focused more on undocumented persons who entered without inspection; that is the biggest segment of our immigration practice; we handle an occasional visa, but it is very rare.”

“Very informative and the material was fully covered.”

“Great start to the multi day program. Speakers were informative, well organized and interesting.”

“Good information. Good overview.”

“Very good speakers, good content.”

“I am impressed by the amount of information presented. I can see that I would have to do much more research to truly understand many of the topics. I think that’s unavoidable due to the amount of information and time constraints.”

“I am satisfied because the speakers and the content are helpful to someone like me that wants to go into a different area of the law practice.”

“I needed a systematic overview of the major immigration case types and got it.”

“Great speaker. Extremely knowledgeable.”

“I thought it was very good. Speakers very competent and kept my interest.

“Great speakers, a lot of useful information.”

“I thought it was very informative and concise.”

“Great examples. Straight forward and easy to follow.”

“I would like to get into immigration law. This seminar was a great introduction.”

“I’m getting a general sense of the field. Good overview of a very complex area of law.”

“In depth information provided.”

“The program was very informative and great information was provided.”

“It was very insightful to learn from knowledgeable people.”

“It’s a good seminar, thank you all!”

“Good material and presenters.”

“Overall good, very helpful.”

“Overall program was great. Despite being a dense and tough topic, the speakers did a great job.”

“Overall, excellent content. Learned a great deal about portions of immigration work that I’ve not experienced in the past.”

“Received the survey commentary I sought. Speakers are a good team.”

“Speakers had a lot of great information.”

“All of the speakers were great, the information was invaluable.”

“Speakers were clearly very knowledgeable.”

“Excellent.”

“Very well organized and easy walk-thru of the immigration system.”

“Speakers were very good obviously know their stuff.”

“Stewart really knows her stuff and explains it well. Good balance of legal requirements and practice tips. Ludwig’s practical tips were good.”

“Clarity on presentation.”

“Very thorough. Speakers explained the content well.”

“The panel was very knowledgeable.”

“The program has been excellent so far. I found much of the informative helpful. The questions were also good and I liked that the speakers addressed them as they came in. I took notes on the information provided and actually some of the information delivered will be helpful to my current practice.”

“The speakers and content were great.”

“Very informative program. The third session was my favorite.”

“A very good program.”

“Speakers were very knowledgeable.”

“Practical nuts-and-bolts information.”

“Today’s speakers seemed informed and organized… especially Piibe and Santana.”

“Truly enjoyed all the speakers and topics.”

“Very detailed and comprehensive. Great presenters. The knowledge base was terrific and the speakers shared tips and resources.”

“The speakers were very knowledgeable about the field. The presentations were easy to follow and provided in-depth information.”

“Excellent information.”

“Good program.”

“Very detailed and informative.”

“Very educational and well presented. Good coverage of the practical aspect.”

“Helpful to understand the legislative and political complexities.”

“Very good overview of the entire topic. Given that it was only two days, the speakers did a great job with providing the relevant details.”

“Very good overview.”

“It was great…as a whole, very good.”

“Very informative session.”

“Great speakers. I wish there was more time.”

“Knowledgeable speakers.”

“Lots of new info!”

“Excellent program today.”

“Very informative, good speakers.”

“The content is very good.”

“On the whole, this was well-organized and well-presented.”

“Overall – a cascade of information!”

“Very well developed.”

Faculty

Sabrina Damast, Esq.
Founder
Law Office of Sabrina Damast, Inc.

Sabrina Damast practices in the areas of immigration and nationality law and post-conviction relief.  Before opening her own law practice, Sabrina served as a judicial law clerk in the Los Angeles Immigration Court and worked as an immigration attorney in private practice.  As a law clerk, she conducted research and wrote more than two hundred decisions for dozens of Immigration Judges.  She developed an expertise in all forms of deportation defense, including applications for asylum, permanent residence, NACARA, fraud waivers, and criminal waivers.  As an attorney in private practice, she solidified these skills by representing clients threatened with deportation.  

Sabrina is an active member of the American Immigration Lawyers Association and the Los Angeles County Bar Association. In her spare time, she enjoys singing, swing dancing, and musical theater, and she is the leader of a local Girl Scout troop.  Sabrina is a member of the New York and California Bars and is admitted to the Central District of California, the Southern District of California, the Northern District of California, the Eastern District of California, the Western District of Arkansas, the Sixth Circuit Court of Appeals, the Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals, the Tenth Circuit Court of Appeals, and the United States Supreme Court.  She frequently publishes articles, teaches CLEs, and gives presentations on immigration law. Sabrina is a California certified specialist in Immigration and Nationality Law.

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Juliana G. Lamardo, Esq.
Founder
Law Offices of Juliana G. Lamardo, P.A.

Juliana G. Lamardo was born in São Paulo, Brazil. When she was 8 years old, her parents made the difficult decision to leave Brazil in search of a better life. Juliana’s father obtained an L-1A visa and moved the entire family to the United States. In 1994, Juliana became a lawful permanent resident and then a U.S. Citizen in 2001. Juliana experienced the immigration process firsthand and knows how apprehensive it can be.

Juliana attended Florida International University in Miami and earned a Bachelor’s in Business Administration in 2003. Following her mother’s footsteps as an attorney, Juliana attended law school at Barry University School of Law in Orlando, Florida. She graduated in 2007. It was in law school where her desire to help other immigrants came to life.

Juliana opened the Law Offices of Juliana G. Lamardo in 2016. She was previously a Senior Associate Attorney with a private immigration law firm for over six years, where she handled thousands of cases. She concentrates in the areas of deportation defense, bond hearings, deferred inspections, family-based residency, Citizenship, and naturalization.

Juliana has represented clients in removal and bond proceedings before the Immigration Court, before the United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) on family-based petitions, applications for residency, and applications for Citizenship, as well as various waivers for criminal activity. She has also appeared before the Customs Border Protection (CBP) for deferred inspections.

She is a frequent speaker at various immigration-related seminars including the American Immigration Lawyers Association (AILA), Pincus Professional Education, and the Association for the Studies of the Cuban Economy (ASCE). She was also a regular guest speaker on Almavisión radio (87.7 FM) on issues related to immigration.

She has been licensed by the Supreme Court of Florida and the United States District Court, Southern District of Florida Division since 2008. She is also a member of the Florida Bar and is licensed to practice immigration in all 50 states.

Juliana is fluent in Portuguese, Spanish, and English. She understands the complexities associated with immigration procedures and she applies her knowledge and background to competently assist those who wish to build a life in this country. 

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Jennifer Rozdzielski, Esq.

JR Immigration Law

Attorney Jennifer Rozdzielski specializes in all areas of immigration and nationality law. She has practiced exclusively in immigration law and worked for one of the top immigration law firms in the United States.

Jennifer is a certified immigration law specialist and member of the State Bar of California. She is admitted to practice before the following courts:

U.S. Supreme Court of the United States

U.S. Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit

United States District Court, Central District of California

United States District Court, Eastern District of California

United States District Court, Southern District of California

Additionally, Jennifer has appeared pro hac vice in district courts across the United States.

Jennifer obtained her Juris Doctorate degree in Los Angeles, California, graduating Cum Laude in the top 10 percent of her class. She received her bachelor’s degree in Political Science with a Certificate in International Studies Magna Cum Laude.

Jennifer was selected as a Super Lawyers Southern California Rising Star in 2019, 2020, and 2022 an honor reserved for the top 2.5% of attorneys in southern California. She was also selected for Best Lawyers in Southern California in 2021 and 2022.

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Fees

Fees & Format Options

🎯 Early Bird Rate Deadline: Save $25 through March 20, 2026.
Discount applied automatically at checkout.

Sign up for both this program and our Immigration Removal, Relief & Bonds: Strategies in the Current Enforcement Climate program and take an additional $50 off your entire order.* If you take advantage of this discount, no cancellation refunds will be provided. Use coupon Imm50 at check out for this special discount. Both programs must be in your cart for this coupon to work.

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💻 OnDemand Streaming

Watch the recorded seminar on your own schedule, as often as you’d like, from any device. Access lasts one year from purchase.

• Standard Rate: $249
• Early Bird Rate: $224*
• Includes: Seminar recording + written materials
• For individual use only

Group rates available for 3–4 attorneys watching together. Licenses available for 5+ attorneys—contact us for details. info@pincusproed.com or (877) 858-3848.

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📦 Recorded Packages (Download, DVD, or CD)

These packages are for a single viewer and include seminar materials.

▶️ Video Recording (Download or DVD)

• Standard Rate: $249
• Early Bird Rate: $224*
• For individual use only

🎧 Audio Only Recording (Download or CD)

Great for listening in your car or on the go.

• Standard Rate: $249
• Early Bird Rate: $224*
• For individual use only

🎥 + 🎧 Video + Audio Combo (Download, DVD, or CD)

• Standard Rate: $299
• Early Bird Rate: $274*
• For individual use only

Shipping & Tax: $11 shipping added to DVD/CD orders (plus sales tax in CA)

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🗓️ Availability

This program will be recorded live on June 4, 2026.
OnDemand Streaming and Recorded Packages will be available approximately two or so weeks after the seminar. If you need access sooner, direct Zoom links will be provided.

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⚠️ Important Notes

• OnDemand Streaming can be viewed on any device.
• Recorded Downloads must be downloaded to a computer first before transferring to another device. Files are delivered as a zipped folder containing the recording and written materials.

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💼 Group Access & Licensing

Discounted rates are available for 3–4 attorneys watching together (Live or OnDemand).
Licenses are also available for firms or agencies with 5+ attorneys.

To inquire or purchase group access:
📧 info@pincusproed.com | ☎ (877) 858-3848

CLE Credit

🎓 CLE Credit Information

California:
Approved for 3.5 General CLE credits
Certified Legal Specialist: This program is pending approval for CA 3.5 units of CLS in Immigration Law CLE.

Florida:
Approved for 3.50 General CLE Credits, 0.50 Ethics CLE Credits and 3.50 Immigration and Nationality Law Certification Credits through December 31, 2027.

Illinois:
Pending CLE approval

Oregon:
Pending CLE approval

Washington:
Pending CLE approval

New York:
This program is eligible for 3.5 General CLE credits under New York’s Approved Jurisdiction policy.

Pincus Professional Education is a California Accredited Provider, and California is an approved jurisdiction under Section 6 of the New York State CLE Board Regulations and Guidelines.

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🌎 Other States

CLE credit is officially approved in the states listed above.
If you practice in a different state, we’re happy to help—upon request, we will provide the materials and information you need to apply for CLE credit on your own. Many of our past attendees have successfully obtained credit in other jurisdictions.

To request assistance:
📧 info@pincusproed.com | ☎ (877) 858-3848