What is a legal area primarily associated with OPLA?

Immigration law is primarily associated with the Office of the Principal Legal Advisor (OPLA) because OPLA serves as the legal authority for the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) in immigration-related matters. This includes providing legal advice regarding the enforcement of immigration laws and representing the government in immigration proceedings.

OPLA attorneys are involved in various legal activities such as litigation in immigration courts, regulatory matters, and responding to requests for legal opinions related to immigration policy. Their specific focus on immigration law makes it a distinct area of expertise that aligns with the agency's mission to enforce and uphold immigration statutes and regulations.

Other areas of law, such as criminal, employment, and environmental law, are not the focus of OPLA’s operations. Therefore, while these areas are important in their own right, they do not reflect the primary legal framework that OPLA works within.