The Indian American Bar Association of Chicago ("IABA") and its national affiliate organization, the North American South Asian Bar Association ("NASABA"), have taken active steps to help resolve some of the uncertainty facing displaced TVU students. NASABA issued a letter dated February 25, 2011 (available at http://wp.me/pTgfA-9e) to key government officials, including Secretary Janet Napolitano (Department of Homeland Security) and Director John Morton (ICE), raising serious concerns about the legal status and treatment of former TVU students. Taking a direct approach to assist displaced TVU students, on March 12, 2011, IABA collaborated with the Indian Consulate of C...

Bar Association Actively Encourages Community Support Following Immigration Raid and Closure of Tri-Valley University