Youth Defender Immigration Tip Sheet: Rights of Noncitizen Youth in Juvenile Court

Youth defenders play a critical role in safeguarding the constitutional rights of noncitizen youth during encounters with immigration officials. This tip sheet provides an overview of the rights of noncitizen youth and strategies for youth defenders to safeguard these rights and mitigate harm throughout the course of representing youth in juvenile court. This tip sheet also outlines key considerations for youth defenders about juvenile court adjudications that may lead to immigration consequences and the importance of advocating for confidentiality.