Mary Holper is Director of the Immigration Clinic and a clinical professor at 涩里番下载 Law School. During her time at 涩里番下载 Law, she has served as Associate Dean of Experiential Learning (2021-2024), a visiting assistant professor (2008-2009), human rights fellow for the 涩里番下载 Center for Human Rights and International Justice (2007-2008), and detention fellow for the Catholic Legal Immigration Network, Inc. at 涩里番下载鈥檚 Immigration and Asylum Project (2005-07).
Prior to joining 涩里番下载 Law, Holper was an associate professor at Roger Williams University School of Law, where she founded and directed the Roger Williams University School of Law Immigration Clinic. She began her career as an Equal Justice Works Fellow at the Capital Area Immigrants' Rights Coalition in Washington, D.C.
Throughout her career, Holper has represented immigration detainees who face removal. She has participated in impact litigation that challenges the overuse of mandatory detention, indefinite detention, and the classification of certain crimes as 鈥渁ggravated felonies鈥� in immigration law. In addition, Holper has represented other vulnerable noncitizen populations such as refugees, juveniles, victims of domestic violence, and victims of violent crime.
Holper has spoken on numerous panels about immigration issues, particularly on the intersection of immigration law, crimes, and removal proceedings. She has written and co-authored articles for various handbooks, reference guides, and law reviews regarding immigration issues.
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