Tagged #removal-orders
Every article we've published on this topic, sorted by the agency's own announcement date.
Chicago Immigration Court Mega Hearings Drive Record No-Shows, Removal Orders
WBEZ and Chicago Sun-Times report that oversized mega master hearings at Chicago immigration court are causing immigrants to miss hearings and receive deportation orders in absentia at record rates. Learn what this means for practitioners.
Chicago Immigration Court Sees Sharp Rise in Removal Orders Amid Mega Master Hearings
Data shows Chicago immigration court removal orders surged 120% in spring 2026, driven by 'mega master' hearings with drastically shortened notice periods and record-high absentia orders.
Civil Rights Groups Renew Legal Challenge to Tennessee Unauthorized Immigration Law
ACLU and National Immigration Law Center refile federal lawsuit challenging HB 1704 after initial dismissal, seeking to halt state criminal penalties for immigrants with final removal orders.
Chicago immigration court sets record for in absentia removal orders
Data shows Chicago immigration court issued unprecedented number of removal orders for no-show cases in June 2026, with 58% of scheduled hearings resulting in in absentia rulings. Practitioners must prepare clients for higher risk of removal without hearing.
DHS Proposes Stricter Work Permit Rules for Removal Orders and Other Noncitizens
DHS proposed rule would restrict work authorization for individuals with final removal orders, impose E-Verify requirements, mandate biometrics, and shorten EAD validity to one year. Comment period closes August 4, 2026.