Initial considerations : the claims to be presented
Justiciability : standing, mootness, and ripeness
Exhaustion of administrative remedies
Subject matter jurisdiction : general considerations
Judicial review of removal orders
IIRAIRA's jurisdiction-stripping provisions
Due process in removal proceedings
Motions to suppress
Judicial review of expedited removal orders
Judicial review of motions to reopen
Collateral attack on prior order of removal
Review of removal orders in habeas proceedings
Judicial review of immigration detention
Judicial review under the APA
Consular non-reviewability
Judicial review of legalization and LIFE Act decisions
Judicial review of citizenship claims and naturalization decisions
Chevron deference and brand X
Retroactivity
Freedom of Information Act
International law considerations
Preparing and filing the complaint or petition for review, and requests for stay
Attorney's fees and costs
Appendices : Sample pleadings.