Tagged #foia
Every article we've published on this topic, sorted by the agency's own announcement date.
DOJ-EOIR
ACLU Sues Over Hartford Immigration Court Record Access
Connecticut ACLU filed federal lawsuit challenging Hartford Immigration Court's refusal to provide docket numbers, case captions, and removal orders, arguing the court violates the First Amendment right of public access.
removal defense
USCIS
Court Orders BIA to Publish All Immigration Decisions Publicly
Second Circuit rules the Board of Immigration Appeals must publish unpublished decisions through an agency reading room, reversing a district court decision and settling a FOIA lawsuit.
policy update
USCIS
FOIA Reveals USCIS Green Card Processing Pause and Hold Strategy
Internal records show USCIS suspended green card applications for asylum and refugee applicants in March–April 2025, then maintained holds on 467 cases citing national security concerns. What practitioners should know.
policy update