Just as many people are watching the clock wind down towards the quintessential American holiday (by which I mean Black Friday, of course, although I suppose Thanksgiving is coming up, too), David Neal, Director of the Executive Office of Immigration Review (EOIR), released a new memo that puts prosecutorial discretion and administrative closure back on the docket.
What if the asylum seeker wants the judge to hear their case and before that happens The case is administratively closed leaving the asylum seeker in limbo?
In my research on immigration court proceedings, it would be unusual for a judge to force a case to be administratively closed. If the respondent (i.e. immigrant) wants to finish their case, I don't see any reason why judges would force them to close. It's more of an option than a requirement.
Thanks for your comment, Nina. I think the new announcement -- although perhaps a little in the weeds for many people -- is very good news for the many people facing deportation that it can help. Who knows? Maybe it will help keep some families together for the holidays.
I'm thinking in particular of a wonderful young woman with little children to whom I have the privilege of bringing monthly food... 🦋 💞Happy Thanksgiving, Austin and thanks for your updates.
Very clearly explained. Thank you Austin.
You're welcome, Jim. Drop by any time. :)
I wanted to share this piece I wrote on 35th anniversary of IRCA https://medium.com/@jimhightwrites/alan-simpson-wrote-the-law-that-gave-amnesty-to-2-7-e3d60732397d
Thanks for sharing this! I'm always eager to read (and share!) original writing like this.
Here's to more holiday "miracles" like this one and possibly the end of MPP? (We can hope, at least.) Happy Thanksgiving to all!
Agreed! Thanks for dropping by. And I love your profile pic + handle. La lucha sigue.
What if the asylum seeker wants the judge to hear their case and before that happens The case is administratively closed leaving the asylum seeker in limbo?
In my research on immigration court proceedings, it would be unusual for a judge to force a case to be administratively closed. If the respondent (i.e. immigrant) wants to finish their case, I don't see any reason why judges would force them to close. It's more of an option than a requirement.
This is excellent news! Thank you!
Thanks for your comment, Nina. I think the new announcement -- although perhaps a little in the weeds for many people -- is very good news for the many people facing deportation that it can help. Who knows? Maybe it will help keep some families together for the holidays.
I'm thinking in particular of a wonderful young woman with little children to whom I have the privilege of bringing monthly food... 🦋 💞Happy Thanksgiving, Austin and thanks for your updates.