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  1. November 2018

    1. November 9, 2018

      POTUS issues Proclamation 9822 suspending entry across southern border outside ports of entry to bar asylum access

      Asylum, Withholding and CATBorder CBPUSCISICEEOIR Final/ActualIn LitigationEnjoined/Vacated Presidential Orders

      Current Status

      Not in effect
    2. November 8, 2018

      USCIS announces continued implementation of policy memo on NTAs

      Interior USCISICEEOIR Final/Actual Agency Directive

      Current Status

      Fully in Effect
    3. November 8, 2018

      EOIR Director issues guidance on new regs implementing the "proclamation-based asylum bar"

      Hearings and Adjudications EOIR Final/Actual Agency Directive
    4. November 7, 2018

      EOIR Director to review all standing policy memos, rescinds four OPPMs

      Hearings and Adjudications EOIR Rescinded Agency Directive

      Current Status

      Fully in Effect
  1. October 2018

    1. October 18, 2018

      EOIR plans to modify departure bar rule on motions to reopen / reconsider

      Hearings and Adjudications EOIR In Regulatory Agenda Rule

      Current Status

      Fully in Effect
    2. October 18, 2018

      DOJ plans to expand AG certification authority

      Hearings and Adjudications AGEOIR In Regulatory Agenda Rule

      Current Status

      Fully in Effect
    3. October 18, 2018

      EOIR plans change to background check regulations

      Hearings and Adjudications EOIR In Regulatory Agenda Rule

      Current Status

      Fully in Effect
    4. October 18, 2018

      EOIR to proceed with venue and jurisdiction rule

      Hearings and Adjudications EOIR In Regulatory Agenda Rule

      Current Status

      Fully in Effect
    5. October 16, 2018

      Update to BIA Practice Manual imposes page limits on briefs and motions, time limit on briefing extensions

      Hearings and Adjudications EOIR Final/Actual Change in Practice

      Current Status

      Fully in Effect
    6. October 15, 2018

      IJ complaint processing moves from EOIR courts to EOIR Director's office

      Hearings and Adjudications EOIR Final/Actual Change in Practice

      Current Status

      Fully in Effect
    7. October 12, 2018

      AG Sessions drops Matter of M-G-G-

      Hearings and Adjudications EOIRAG Final/Actual Adjudication

      Current Status

      Fully in Effect
  1. September 2018

    1. September 18, 2018

      AG Sessions issues Matter of S-O-G- & F-D-B-, truncating IJs' authority to terminate proceedings

      Hearings and Adjudications EOIRAGICE Final/Actual Adjudication
    2. September 16, 2018

      Report that ICE issues NTAs with incorrect hearing dates

      InteriorHearings and Adjudications ICEEOIR ReportedIn Litigation Change in Practice
    3. September 11, 2018

      ICE is reportedly increasing use of video conferencing at immigration court

      InteriorHearings and Adjudications ICEEOIR Reported Change in Practice

      Current Status

      Fully in Effect
    4. September 1, 2018

      EOIR issues revised Uniform Docketing System Manual

      Hearings and Adjudications EOIRDOJ Final/Actual Agency DirectiveChange in Practice

      Current Status

      Fully in Effect
  1. August 2018

    1. August 16, 2018

      AG Sessions issues Matter of L-A-B-R-, restricting continuances

      Hearings and Adjudications EOIRAGICE Final/Actual Adjudication

      Current Status

      Fully in Effect
  1. July 2018

    1. July 19, 2018

      EOIR launches electronic filing pilot program, starting with San Diego immigration court

      Hearings and Adjudications EOIR Final/Actual Change in Practice

      Current Status

      Fully in Effect
    2. July 11, 2018

      ICE issues guidance for OPLA attorneys on litigating asylum claims after Matter of A-B-

      Asylum, Withholding and CAT USCISICEEOIR Final/ActualIn LitigationEnjoined/Vacated Agency Directive
  1. June 2018

    1. June 28, 2018

      New Jersey IJs issue notices on asylum, withholding, and CAT relief applicants on Matter of A-B-

      Asylum, Withholding and CAT EOIRICE Final/ActualIn LitigationEnjoined/Vacated Agency Directive
    2. June 25, 2018

      EOIR pilots electronic filing

      Hearings and Adjudications EOIR Final/Actual Change in Practice

      Current Status

      Fully in Effect
    3. June 25, 2018

      Government delays credible fear interviews for asylum seekers

      Hearings and AdjudicationsBorderAsylum, Withholding and CATDetention DHSCBPICEEOIR Final/ActualIn LitigationReplaced Change in Practice

      Current Status

      Not in effect
    4. June 23, 2018

      ICE designates special facility and policies for reunification and removal of separated families

      DetentionMinors EOIRICEORR Final/Actual Agency Directive

      Current Status

      Fully in Effect
    5. June 21, 2018

      CBP announces end to family separations based on border prosecutions

      Border CBPICEEOIRORRDOD Final/Actual Agency Directive

      Current Status

      Partially in effect
    6. June 20, 2018

      POTUS issues EO 13841, directing families to be detained together and seeking modification of Flores settlement.

      DetentionBorderMinors CBPICEORRDODEOIR Final/Actual Presidential Orders
  1. May 2018

    1. May 17, 2018

      AG Sessions issues Matter of Castro-Tum, restricting administrative closure

      Hearings and Adjudications EOIRAGUSCISICE Final/Actual Adjudication

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