Immigration Judicial Reviews: An Empirical Study

This book examines the practical workings of the immigration judicial review system, based on extensive empirical research and unique access to cases. It explores who brings challenges, the types of decisions challenged, the process, settlements, and interactions with other remedies. It also assesses the quality of claims and initial administrative decisions.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 230 pages
Publication date: 18 December 2022
Publisher: Springer Nature Switzerland AG

This comprehensive book delves into the intricate workings of the immigration judicial review system, a highly contentious and politically charged domain that has consistently dominated judicial review cases for decades. Drawing upon extensive empirical research and unparalleled access to the legal landscape, the author explores a multitude of aspects related to judicial review challenges against immigration decisions.

Who initiates these challenges and why? What types of immigration decisions are subjected to judicial review? How do these cases navigate the judicial review process? What factors influence case settlements outside of court? How does judicial review interplay with other legal and non-legal remedies? Additionally, the book scrutinizes the quality of immigration judicial review claims and the initial administrative decisions being challenged.

By developing a novel account of the practical operation of the immigration judicial review system and the firsthand experiences of judges, representatives, and claimants, this book offers a profound and innovative perspective on the broader realm of judicial review. It sheds light on the complexities, nuances, and implications of this critical legal mechanism, contributing to a more comprehensive understanding of the legal system and its role in shaping immigration policies and practices.

Weight: 385g
Dimension: 235 x 155 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9783030889296
Edition number: 1st ed. 2021