Tagged #precedent-decision
Every article we've published on this topic, sorted by the agency's own announcement date.
BIA precedent decision weakens DACA protections in removal proceedings
The Board of Immigration Appeals ruled that DACA status alone cannot stop deportation proceedings. Immigration judges must now consider all factors in the case, potentially affecting over 500,000 recipients.
BIA ruling narrows DACA protection in deportation cases
The Board of Immigration Appeals has issued a binding precedent holding that DACA status alone does not prevent deportation. Immigration judges must now weigh other factors in removal proceedings, weakening what was once an automatic shield.
BIA Rules DACA No Longer Automatically Stops Deportation Proceedings
The Board of Immigration Appeals published a new precedent decision holding that immigration judges cannot terminate removal proceedings based solely on DACA status. Practitioners must now address all factors, including government prosecutorial interests, in deportation cases involving DACA recipients.
BIA Issues Key Ruling on Expert Witness Opinions in Removal Cases
The Board of Immigration Appeals clarifies that immigration judges must independently evaluate expert witness evidence and no automatic deference applies based solely on credentials. Experts cannot provide legal conclusions or replace record facts with general predictions.