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Every article we've published on this topic, sorted by the agency's own announcement date.

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ICE Detains Migrants Despite Judges' Withholding-of-Removal Orders: What Practitioners Need to Know

An AZCIR investigation found at least 120 immigrants detained in Arizona facilities despite judicial rulings barring deportation home. The Trump administration is using third-country removal to keep them in custody.

removal defense
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Fifth Circuit Denies Salvadoran Man's CAT Relief, Affirms Credibility Finding

The U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit rejected a Salvadoran national's Convention Against Torture claim, finding his testimony not credible and upholding immigration judge discretion to deny late evidence.

removal defense
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Trump Officials Revoke Torture-Withholding Protection for Mexican Nationals

ICE leadership bypassed immigration judges to deport a group of Mexican citizens despite withholding-of-removal orders, using diplomatic assurances instead.

policy update
DOJ-EOIR

Fourth Circuit: BIA misapplied standard in reviewing immigration judge's torture grant

A Fourth Circuit decision vacates the BIA's reversal of an immigration judge's Convention Against Torture grant, finding the Board failed to apply proper clearly erroneous review to factual findings about risk of torture.

removal defense
DOJ-EOIR

CAT Protection: When Asylum Is Barred and Torture Is the Only Argument Left

How Convention Against Torture relief works in U.S. removal proceedings — the no-bars structure, the 'acquiescence' element, and the difference between withholding and deferral.

humanitarian 6 min