Papers and Reports

• Impact of US sanctions
  In partnership with the Asian Law Caucus (“ALC”), the Iranian Bar Association (“IABA”) shares this Know-Your-Rights publication on the Iranian Transactions Regulations (Iran Sanctions), which are the most relevant sanctions program in restricting commercial and financial dealings with Iran. The publication provides a general guide to the scope of the prohibited and permissible transactions under Iran Sanctions and illustrates the numerous ways these regulations impact Iranian Americans.
  
• Census 2010 Brochure (Persian)
  An educational brochure on the 2010 U.S. Census
• Census 2010 Brochure (English)
  An educational brochure on the 2010 U.S. Census
• IABA Paper on the 2010 U.S. Census (English)
  September 16, 2009 IABA paper on questions and concerns relating to the 2010 US Census
• IABA Paper on the 2010 U.S. Census (Persian)
  September 16, 2009 IABA paper on questions and concerns relating to the 2010 US Census
• Sample 2010 U.S. Census Questionnaire
  August 6, 2009 A sample U.S. Census Questionnaire demonstrating how to be identified as an “Iranian-American”
• Burris Amendment to 2010 Defense Appropriations Act
  July 22, 2009 Amendment by U.S. Senator Roland W. Burris (D-Ill) to the 2010 Defense Appropriations Act instituting changes to Title 28 of the United States Code and the Terrorism Risk Insurance Act
• Letter of Inquiry by IABA and Response from California Insurance Commissioner Concerning Probe into Iran Investment
  July 22, 2009 Letter to California Insurance Commissioner Steve Poizner and response concerning increased efforts to probe investment ties in Iran by California-based insurance companies
• Brief of Amici Curiae in MGA v. Mattel
  July 21, 2009 Brief of Amici Curiae Anti-Defamation League (ADL), Public Affairs Alliance of Iranian Americans (PAAIA), Iranian American Jewish Federation (IAJF), and Iranian American Bar Association (IABA) supporting Appellants and urging reversal
• IABA Endorsement of Judge Tabaddor’s Appointment to California Superior Court
  Description: February 24, 2009 Letter of support on behalf of IABA to Governor Schwarznegger supporting Judge Tabaddor’s appoint as Los Angeles County Superior Court Judge.
• Press Release, Judge Ipema
  January 23, 2009 Press Release by the Iranian American Bar Association welcoming appointment of Judge Tamila Ebrahimi Ipema to San Diego Superior Court
• Press Release, Esha Momeni
  November 13, 2008 The Iranian American Bar Association calls on the Iranian government to grant legal rights afforded to Ms. Esha Momeni under Iranian and International Law
• IABA Urges Reversal of Florida Legislation
  July 31, 2008 Press Release by the Iranian American Bar Association urging the reversal of SC 1310, which substantially hinders travel to Iran.
• IABA’s Overview of Iranian Law
  March 2007 Paper by Navid Sato on the Iranian Legal System
• An Overview on the Legislation Process in Iran
  March 2007 PowerPoint Presentation by Navid Sato on the Legislative Process in Iran
• IABA Supporting Analysis on Visa Issuance and Admission
  November 8, 2002 Visa Issuance to and Admission of Iranian Nationals Preliminary Position Paper – Supporting Analysis
• IABA Executive Summary on Visa Issuance and Admission
  November 8, 2002 Visa Issuance to and Admission of Iranian Nationals Preliminary Position Paper
• IABA Statement on SAFER Act
  June 2002 Section 811 of the SAFER Act and its Potential Implications for Iranian Americans
• IABA NSEERS Report
  February 6, 2004 A Review of the Treatment of Iranian Nationals by the INS in Connection with the Implementation of NSEERS Special Registration Program
• IABA Statement to Colin L. Powell and James W. Ziglar
  July 31, 2002 IABA Letter to Secretary of State, Colin L. Powell, and INS Commissioner, James W. Ziglar, concerning Enhanced Border Security and Visa Entry Reform Act.
• Follow-Up IABA Statement on INS Mistreatment of Iranian Nationals
  January 15, 2003 Follow-up statement of the Iranian American Bar Association concerning the recent detention and alleged mistreatment of Iranian nationals by the Immigration and Naturalization Service.
• IABA Statement on INS Mistreatment of Iranian Nationals
  December 23, 2002 Statement of the Iranian American Bar Association concerning the recent detention and alleged mistreatment of Iranian nationals by the Immigration and Naturalization Service.
• Working Group Document 4 (July 2010) (English)
  A Portrayal of Iranian-American Inventors: A Patent Perspective, by Babak Tehranchi 
• Working Group Document 3 (August 2009) (Farsi/Persian)
  Rights of the Detainees and Accused in the Legal System of the Islamic Republic of Iran, by Navid Sato 
• Working Group Document 3 (August 2009) (English)
  Rights of the Detainees and Accused in the Legal System of the Islamic Republic of Iran, by Navid Sato 
• Working Group Document 2 (October 2008) (Farsi)
  Description: Detention, Deportation, and the Immigration Consequences of Criminal Convictions: An Overview by Raha Jorjiani 
• Working Group Document 1 (July 2008) (Farsi/Persian)
  Providing Humanitarian Assistance to Iran Under Current OFAC Regulations, by Farhad Alavi & Nema Milaninia 
• Working Group Document 2 (October 2008) (English)
  Detention, Deportation, and the Immigration Consequences of Criminal Convictions: An Overview by Raha Jorjiani 
• Working Group Document 1 (July 2008) (English)
  Providing Humanitarian Assistance to Iran Under Current OFAC Regulations, by Farhad Alavi & Nema Milaninia