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Mary Holper is a Clinical Professor and Director of the Immigration Clinic at Boston College Law School. She has held multiple roles, including Associate Dean of Experiential Learning (2021–2024), visiting assistant professor (2008–2009), and has extensive experience in immigration law advocacy.
Education:
- B.A., University of Illinois
- J.D., Boston College
Research Interests: Mary Holper's work focuses on immigration law, particularly representing detained individuals facing removal. Her expertise includes impact litigation addressing mandatory detention, indefinite detention, and the classification of crimes as “aggravated felonies” in immigration law. She advocates for vulnerable noncitizen populations such as refugees, juveniles, domestic violence victims, and victims of violent crime. She frequently speaks on panels discussing the intersection of immigration law, criminal justice, and removal proceedings.
Publications and Media: While specific articles are not detailed here, her work includes contributions to law reviews and reference guides on immigration topics. She has been featured in media discussions, including analyses on immigration law’s application in student protests, deportation battles, and critiques of immigration judge authority in custody decisions.
Advising and Leadership: Mary Holper founded and directed the Immigration Clinic at Roger Williams University School of Law and currently leads the Boston College Immigration Clinic. Her professional contributions include fostering experiential learning and advancing legal advocacy for marginalized communities.
Labs/Teams: Director of the Immigration Clinic at Boston College Law School.
