Tagged #removal
Every article we've published on this topic, sorted by the agency's own announcement date.
Disputed Israeli Convictions at Center of Sarsour Deportation Hearing
An immigration judge heard testimony in the removal case against Salah Sarsour, president of Wisconsin's largest mosque, focusing on whether his teenage Israeli military court convictions support deportation grounds.
Trump Admin Tightens Vetting and Enforcement of Marriage-Based Green Card Cases
USCIS August 2025 policy update intensifies fraud detection and security screening for spouses of U.S. citizens. Practitioners must now prepare for expanded removal referrals, stronger documentation demands, and discretionary adjudication.
Lawsuit Challenges U.S. Sharing of Iranian Asylum Details With Tehran
Federal lawsuit alleges Trump administration violated confidentiality rules by providing Iran's government with asylum application details. Practitioners advising Iranian asylum seekers should understand the claims and monitor the case.
Federal Judge Invalidates Immigration Courthouse Arrests Nationwide
A federal judge has barred the Trump administration's practice of making immigration arrests at courthouses nationwide, reversing long-standing policy and requiring the government to justify its enforcement decisions under the Administrative Procedure Act.
I-212 Permission to Reapply After Removal: When It's Required and the Discretionary Factors
Who needs an I-212 consent to reapply after a prior removal — and the BIA's Tin and Mendez-Moralez factors that govern the discretionary decision.
BIA Precedent Decision Limits DACA Protection in Removal Proceedings
The Board of Immigration Appeals ruled that DACA status alone does not prevent deportation, setting a binding precedent that affects hundreds of thousands of DACA recipients and changes litigation strategy for practitioners.
DOJ Interim Final Rule Narrows BIA Appeals, Accelerates Removal Timelines
The Department of Justice published an interim final rule effective March 9, 2026, that shortens BIA appeal deadlines from 30 to 10 days and makes dismissal the default outcome for most appeals.
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.