Tagged #removal-proceedings
Every article we've published on this topic, sorted by the agency's own announcement date.
Federal court rules noncitizens have First Amendment protection against speech-based deportation
A federal district court ruled that immigration statutes used to revoke visas and initiate deportation based on protected speech violate the First Amendment for lawfully present noncitizens.
Fourth Circuit Rules Vacated Criminal Convictions Nullify All Immigration Penalties
After Chevron's fall, the Fourth Circuit held that vacated criminal convictions have no immigration consequences, regardless of the reason for vacatur. Impacts removal proceedings in MD, VA, WV, NC, SC.
New York Allocates $7.25 Million for Legal Services to Unaccompanied Minors
New York State is investing $7.25 million to fill the gap left by federal funding cuts to legal services for unaccompanied immigrant children. Learn how this affects representation options in your cases.
Board of Immigration Appeals Reverses 30 Years of Bond Precedent
A recent BIA decision reinterprets the INA to deny bond hearings to noncitizens with U.S. residence arrested by ICE. One detainee is now fighting the ruling in federal court.
Fifth Circuit stays lower-court bond-hearing orders in removal-detention cases
The full Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals stayed district court judgments ordering bond hearings for immigrants in removal proceedings, preserving the Trump administration's mandatory detention policy pending en banc rehearing.
Second Circuit Bars Habeas Relief Before Immigration Court Exhaustion in Mahdawi Case
Federal appeals court rules that district judges lack jurisdiction to grant habeas corpus relief in immigration detention cases before removal proceedings are exhausted in immigration court.
UN Panel Warns of Mass Arbitrary Removal of Immigration Judges
A United Nations Human Rights Council panel says the Trump administration's removal of over 100 immigration judges undermines court independence and reduces judicial capacity. What practitioners need to know about docket delays and litigation risk.
Seattle Immigration Court launches mega hearings for rapid case processing
Seattle Immigration Court is now holding 'mega master' hearings with 100+ deportation cases per session. Immigration attorneys and practitioners must monitor hearing dates daily to avoid surprise rescheduling.
Federal judge bars nationwide immigration arrests at courthouses
U.S. District Judge Casey Pitts invalidated the Trump administration's policy permitting ICE arrests at immigration court hearings, finding it violated the Administrative Procedure Act and created irreparable harm.
Federal Court Vacates Biden-Era Rule Expanding Administrative Closure in Immigration Court
A Texas federal judge has permanently blocked a Biden-era DOJ rule that allowed immigration judges to indefinitely pause deportation proceedings. The ruling vacates the administrative closure expansion and prevents similar practices going forward.
Supreme Court expands DHS power to place green card holders on immigration parole
A 6-3 Supreme Court decision clarifies that immigration officers can place lawful permanent residents on parole based on crime suspicion alone, without clear-and-convincing proof.
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.
BIA Ruling Denies Bond Hearings for All Immigrants Who Entered Without Inspection
The Board of Immigration Appeals ruled that noncitizens who entered the country without prior authorization are ineligible for bond hearings and must remain detained throughout removal proceedings.
Dallas Immigration Court Launches 'Mega Master' Hearings—What Practitioners Need to Know
The Dallas Immigration Court has begun scheduling mass hearings bundling 100+ initial removal cases into single dockets, with compressed timelines and minimal advance notice. What the shift means for your clients and how to prepare.
Congressional Democrats Challenge BIA's DACA Removal Ruling
Over 50 lawmakers object to Board of Immigration Appeals decision weakening legal protections for DACA recipients in removal proceedings. Key implications for practitioners advising clients on deportation relief.
New Orleans Immigration Court Among Sites Where Mega Master Hearings Speed Deportations
Immigration courts are scheduling 100+ removal cases in single hearings with little notice. Practitioners must monitor for rescheduled dates and prepare clients for accelerated timelines and in absentia deportation risk.
Justice Department deploys 'mega master' hearings to accelerate deportations
Immigration courts are now scheduling massive master calendar hearings—100+ people at a time—a dramatic shift from the typical 20-30 person docket. Understand the due process risks and what practitioners should advise unrepresented clients.
Federal Judge Restricts ICE Arrests at Three Manhattan Immigration Courts
U.S. District Judge P. Kevin Castel bars federal agents from making arrests without exceptional circumstances at three Manhattan immigration court buildings, reinstating prior policy.
BIA Precedent Decision Removes Deportation Protection for DACA Recipients
A Board of Immigration Appeals decision eliminates DACA as a basis to terminate removal proceedings, while USCIS renewal delays put thousands at risk of losing work authorization.
Vera Study: Newly Appointed Judges Grant Voluntary Departure at Higher Rates
Immigration judges appointed under the second Trump administration are granting voluntary departure at significantly higher rates than experienced judges. New analysis shows the trend disproportionately affects detained immigrants and those without legal counsel.
USCIS Enforces Annual Asylum Fee Consequences, New I-102 and TPS Rules Take Effect
DHS interim final rule imposes strict consequences for unpaid Annual Asylum Fees and implements additional H.R. 1 requirements for Form I-589, Form I-102, and TPS employment authorization, effective May 29, 2026.
BIA Decision Removes DACA as Basis to Dismiss Deportation Cases
A Board of Immigration Appeals ruling eliminates immigration judges' authority to dismiss removal cases based on valid DACA status alone, materially weakening protections for hundreds of thousands of DACA holders nationwide.
Board of Immigration Appeals rules DACA status alone insufficient to avoid deportation
A BIA precedent decision in Matter of Santiago establishes that active DACA status is not a standalone ground for relief from removal, affecting hundreds of thousands of beneficiaries.
BIA Precedent: DACA Status Alone Won't Block Removal
The Board of Immigration Appeals has ruled that immigration judges cannot terminate removal proceedings based solely on DACA status. Practitioners must now develop additional arguments on discretionary factors.
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.
Board of Immigration Appeals Limits DACA Dismissal Authority in Removal Proceedings
The Board of Immigration Appeals ruled that immigration judges cannot dismiss deportation cases solely on DACA status. What this precedent means for DACA recipients in removal proceedings.
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 Ruling: DACA Status Alone Cannot Justify Removal Case Termination
The Board of Immigration Appeals clarifies that immigration judges cannot terminate removal cases for DACA recipients based solely on their deferred action status. Judges must consider DHS opposition and apply May 2024 regulatory requirements.
BIA: DACA Status Alone Cannot Terminate Removal Proceedings
A new Board of Immigration Appeals precedent holds that immigration judges must consider DHS opposition and other discretionary factors before terminating removal cases for DACA recipients—DACA is relevant but not dispositive.
BIA Decision Limits DACA as Grounds for Terminating Removal
Board of Immigration Appeals precedent in Matter of Santiago-Santiago holds DACA status alone insufficient to terminate removal proceedings, affecting hundreds of thousands of DACA recipients.
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: DACA status alone won't stop deportation—judges must weigh DHS objections
A April 2026 Board of Immigration Appeals decision eliminates automatic case dismissal for DACA holders. Immigration judges must now consider government removal arguments even if applicant has valid deferred action. Practitioners must pivot strategy.
BIA Decision on DACA and Removal Proceedings: What Changed
A Board of Immigration Appeals precedent decision issued April 24, 2026 requires immigration judges to explicitly consider government arguments when ruling on termination motions based on DACA status. The decision preserves DACA protection but changes litigation procedure.
Federal judge orders third bond hearing for detained asylum applicant despite Eighth Circuit ruling
U.S. District Judge Locher rules that immigration detainees living in the US for years are not automatically subject to mandatory detention, even as the Eighth Circuit narrows bond-hearing rights.
Federal Judge Orders Return of Venezuelan Migrants Deported Under Alien Enemies Act
U.S. District Judge James Boasberg ordered the Trump administration to facilitate the return of Venezuelan migrants deported to El Salvador, allowing them to challenge their removals in U.S. court. The ruling resolves how due process applies to Alien Enemies Act deportations.
Matter of Tepec-Garcia: BIA Holds IJ May Terminate When Neither Party Appears
The Board of Immigration Appeals clarifies that immigration judges may terminate removal proceedings without prejudice when neither the respondent nor DHS appears and no evidence of removability is pre-filed.
BIA Ruling: Immigration Judge Cannot Terminate Withholding-Only Cases Over DHS Objection
The Board of Immigration Appeals reversed an improper termination of a withholding-only removal case, clarifying that judges cannot terminate such proceedings without Department of Homeland Security consent and that humanitarian reasons alone do not justify termination.
BIA Reaffirms IJ Authority to Reject Stipulations and Exercise Independent Judgment
Board of Immigration Appeals decision in Matter of J-H-M-H- signals a shift from Biden-era enforcement restrictions, reaffirming immigration judges' duty to exercise independent discretion in removal proceedings.
Board of Immigration Appeals rules undocumented immigrants ineligible for bond hearings
The BIA affirmed ICE's ban on bond hearings for certain undocumented immigrants, but federal courts have since challenged this decision. Practitioners must understand the ruling's scope and ongoing litigation.