READ this blog post by Jeffrey S. Chase, a former immigration judge, that explains the history of the U.S. immigration court system.
READ a statement from the Federal Bar Association in support of establishing Article Immigration Courts. Currently, the Immigration Courts are overseen by the Department of Justice which is directed by the Attorney General – an appointee of the President. This is seen by many people in the field as a fundamental flaw that compromises judicial independence and due process.
READ ”The Power of Transcripts” by Lee Sunday Evans, about the process of creating The Courtroom and The Flores Exhibits.
SEE a flow chart of how removal proceedings move through immigration courts to help understand the context for Elizabeth Keathley’s journey.
The Courtroom has been adapted into an acclaimed film - watch the trailer HERE!