Master Federal Habeas Advocacy


Stop Referring Cases Out and Start Taking Control!

BLOCK ICE: Master Federal Habeas for Immigration Detention is a live, online intensive designed specifically for experienced immigration attorneys who are ready to expand into federal habeas litigation—without learning the hard way.

Cohort runs each Monday, Wednesday & Friday for two weeks: Aug 10 - 21, 2026 @ 1pm Eastern/ 12pm Central/ 11am Mountain/ 10am Pacific

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Imagine Handling a Habeas Case from Start to Finish—Without Guessing

Instead of hesitation, you act immediately when a detained client calls.

You know:Whether the case presents a viable habeas claim; exactly where and how to file; how to structure your arguments; what the government will argue—and how to respond

When you walk into federal court, you’re not out of your depth. You understand the rules. The expectations. The strategy.

You’re no longer referring cases out. You’re handling them.

Your clients stay in your care—and you expand your practice into a new, high-value area of litigation.

This is what becomes possible with BLOCK ICE: Master Federal Habeas for Immigration Detention

From EOIR to Federal Court—Make the Transition with Precision

BLOCK ICE: Master Federal Habeas for Immigration Detention

This is not a theoretical course. This is a practical, litigation-focused live virtual cohort designed to take you from: “I’ve never filed a habeas” to “I can build, file, and litigate this case with confidence”.

You’ll learn directly from a former Assistant U.S. Attorney, with extensive litigation experience, who also sat on the bench as an Immigration Judge.

Now you get the insider knowledge playbook.

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What you Gain

Across 6 live 90 minute sessions, you’ll develop a complete, practical framework for federal habeas litigation.
Module I: Concepts & Foundations

Module I: Concepts & Foundations

  • What habeas corpus is and how it functions in immigration detention.
  • The legal framework: statutes, rules, and governing procedures.
  • The difference between civil and criminal detention.
  • How immigration detention authority works (mandatory vs. discretionary).
  • Key Supreme Court cases shaping habeas litigation.
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    Module II: Standing & Jurisdiction

  • Who can file a habeas petition and what qualifies as “custody”.
  • How to establish standing, including use of a “next friend”.
  • When exhaustion is required (and when it is not).
  • How to identify the correct court, venue, and respondents.
  • How jurisdiction can be challenged or limited.
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    Module III: Developing a Claim & Relief

  • How to identify viable statutory and constitutional claims.
  • Differences between pre-removal and post-order detention claims.
  • Specialized claims (e.g., bond, prolonged detention, OSUP revocations).
  • How to determine and frame the appropriate relief.
  • Building a legally and factually strong theory of the case.
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    Module IV: Drafting & Filing a Petition

  • How to structure a persuasive habeas petition from start to finish.
  • Drafting facts, legal arguments, and causes of action.
  • When and how to seek emergency relief (TROs and preliminary injunctions).
  • Proper use of exhibits and supporting documentation.
  • Filing mechanics: service, civil cover sheets, and local rule compliance.
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    Module V: Hearings & Evidence

  • What to expect at a habeas hearing and how they are structured.
  • Burdens of proof and how to meet them.
  • How to present evidence effectively (documents, testimony, demonstratives).
  • Preparing your client for testimony and court appearance.
  • Practical courtroom strategy, including working with judges, interpreters, and technology.
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    Module VI: Compliance, Appeals & Updates

  • How to enforce a habeas order (motions to enforce, reconsider, contempt).
  • Steps to take when the government fails to comply.
  • How to initiate and handle an appeal.
  • Understanding circuit court procedures and requirements.
  • Staying current on evolving case law and practical litigation strategies.

    • You won’t leave with just notes. You’ll leave with assets you can use immediately.

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    Who This Training Is For


    This program is different.

    It’s built for attorneys ready to execute federal habeas litigation - whether you're bridging over from removal defense and bond hearings, or building a federal immigration practice from the ground up.

    You have experience in removal defense and detention cases

    You handled bond hearings or EOIR proceedings

    You want to expand into federal litigation

    You are tired of referring habeas cases out

    Want to increase both capability and revenue

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    "BLOCK ICE" TESTIMONIALS

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    Ilia Lopez, Esq. Law Office of Ilia Garrity Lopez

    The Master Federal Habeas for Immigration Detention course was incredibly informative and practical, and I have already been able to apply what I learned to my practice. Before taking this course, there were cases where I would not have considered federal habeas as a possible avenue for relief. Now I have additional tools to advocate for clients in detention and other complex situations, allowing me to provide more comprehensive representation. From a business perspective, the course has been extremely valuable because it has expanded the services my firm can confidently offer.

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    Vanessa McCarthy, Esq. Colibri Law Group, PLLC

    I thoroughly enjoyed this online class and found it to be extremely valuable. The instructor was highly experienced, knowledgeable, and clearly well-versed in the subject matter. She presented complex concepts in a clear and engaging manner. I would highly recommend this course to anyone looking to deepen their knowledge and skills in this area.

    REGISTER NOW - ONLY 15 SEATS AVAILABLE

    This in-depth training experience separates federal litigators from the rest.

    OUR EXTENDED LIVE VIRTUAL COHORT RUNS EACH MONDAY, WEDNESDAY & FRIDAY FOR TWO WEEKS:
    AUGUST 10 - 21, 2026
    @ 1pm Eastern/ 12pm Central/ 11am Mountain/ 10am Pacific

    9 hours of live instruction - up from 6 - added in direct response to student feedback,
    so you leave with deeper command of the material, not just more content.


    FLEXIBLE PAYMENT OPTIONS AVAILABLE AT CHECKOUT

    $2,750

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    • 9 hours of intensive training with practical tips and feedback from a former AUSA
    • Join a high-level learning environment with peers focused on federal litigation.
    • Get your toughest case questions answered during interactive Q&A.
    • 6-Month Access to Replays.
    • Master your filings with reference materials designed for federal practice.

    Frequently Asked Questions

    This is an advanced, practical intensive built for two kinds of attorneys: 1) those who already handle removal defense and bond hearings and are ready to bridge into federal court, and 2) those who want to specialize specifically in federal habeas litigation from the start. 

    It is not a beginner-level course on immigration law generally — but you don't need years of EOIR experience to belong here. If habeas is the practice area you're building, this course gives you the complete litigation playbook to execute it, without requiring you to master removal defense first.

    This course may be eligible for CLE credit with your state Bar Association. There are six live sessions of 90 minutes each (9 hours total of general instruction) — expanded from our inaugural cohort's 60-minute format based on direct attorney feedback, giving you more time for discussion, application, and Q&A.

    This course represents an expanded curriculum with an extensive deep dive into the concepts of Federal Habeas to ensure you understand it from Day 1. The cost of the course is often covered by retaining just one high-value habeas case that you would otherwise have referred out, allowing you to increase both your firm’s capability and its revenue.

    Most courses teach you what the law is; we teach you how to litigate. In each 90 minute module we dive deep into the concepts and provide practical tips from an instructor with unique "insider" experience as a former Assistant U.S. Attorney, Immigration Judge, and DHS/OPLA attorney.

    You should be a licensed attorney This cohort is built for two groups: 1) immigration attorneys ready to bridge into federal court, 2) and attorneys who want to build an immigration habeas litigation practice from the ground up. Because enrollment is strictly limited to 15 attorneys, the training is tailored in real time to the caseloads and goals of who's actually in the room.

    While the sessions are live and interactive on Zoom, recordings will be made available after the course to ensure you can review the complex litigation strategies at your own pace.

    Right now, you have a gap in your practice.

    And every time a habeas case comes in, you have two options: refer it out or hesitate.

    Both cost you revenue, control and growth.

    Your clients need attorneys who can act—quickly and competently.

    You deserve to be that attorney.

    Save your seat now.

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