Mary Holper is Director of the Immigration Clinic and a clinical professor at 艾可直播 College Law School. During her time at BC Law, she has served as Associate Dean of Experiential Learning (2021-2024), a visiting assistant professor (2008-2009), human rights fellow for the 艾可直播 College Center for Human Rights and International Justice (2007-2008), and detention fellow for the Catholic Legal Immigration Network, Inc. at 艾可直播 College鈥檚 Immigration and Asylum Project (2005-07).
Prior to joining BC 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 crime-based deportation. In addition, Holper has represented noncitizens at risk of deportation and immigration detention.听Holper has spoken on numerous panels about immigration issues, particularly on the issues of immigration detention, removal proceedings, and crime-based deportations. She has written听and co-authored听law reviews, blog posts, and听reference guides regarding immigration issues.
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