Tagged #federal-court-decision
Every article we've published on this topic, sorted by the agency's own announcement date.
Federal Judge Bars ICE From Arrests at Immigration Court and Prolonged Detention
U.S. District Judge Casey Pitts ruled that ICE's rescission of its long-standing policy against immigration court arrests and prolonged detention violated the Administrative Procedure Act, affecting how immigration court proceedings and detainee handling operate.
Federal Court Blocks DOJ Rule on Administrative Closure in Removal Cases
A Texas federal judge has blocked a Biden-era regulation that codified immigration judges' authority to administratively close removal proceedings, finding it exceeds statutory authority. Practitioners should understand the ruling's effect on EOIR procedures.
Federal Court Vacates Country-Based USCIS Adjudication Holds
Rhode Island federal court vacates four USCIS policies that froze asylum and immigration benefits for nationals of 39 countries. Practitioners can now resume processing for affected cases.
Federal Court Vacates Trump Travel Ban Processing Freeze
A federal judge ruled that USCIS policies halting immigration application processing for 39 travel ban countries were unlawful, ordering the agency to resume adjudications.
Federal Judge Strikes Down Country-Based Immigration Processing Restrictions
Chief Judge McConnell invalidates USCIS policy suspending asylum, work permit, and green card processing for 39 countries, orders agency to resume adjudication and clear backlog.
Zalaya Orellana v. Bondi: Fourth Circuit Rules EOIR Memos Not Legally Binding on Judges
Fourth Circuit holds that EOIR's OPPM 17-04 memorandum is internal guidance, not binding law. Immigration judges can recalendar and reassess reserved cancellation decisions without following memo timelines.