Tagged #voluntary-departure
Every article we've published on this topic, sorted by the agency's own announcement date.
Federal Judge Blocks ICE From Using Missed Departure Deadline as Basis for Continued Detention
A New Jersey federal judge ruled that ICE cannot prevent someone from leaving the country, then detain them for missing a voluntary departure deadline—raising questions about how ICE applies mandatory detention in voluntary departure cases.
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.
Voluntary Departure Under INA §240B: The Pre-Conclusion vs Post-Conclusion Choice
Voluntary departure under INA §240B comes in two flavors with different time limits, bond requirements, and waiver consequences. Picking the wrong one — or missing the departure deadline — costs the client a decade of relief.