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  1. October 2025

    1. October 15, 2025 2.0

      DHS announces implementation of parole fee required by HR-1 Reconciliation Bill

      HumanitarianDetention DHSICECBPUSCIS Final/Actual Agency Directive

      Current Status

  1. August 2025

    1. August 19, 2025 2.0

      DHS partners with the State of Nebraska to build the "Cornhusker Clink" for ICE detention

      Detention ICE Final/Actual Agency Directive

      Current Status

    2. Current Status

  1. July 2025

    1. July 8, 2025 2.0

      ICE issues memo eliminating bond for all applicants for admission

      Detention EOIRICE Final/ActualIn LitigationEnjoined/Vacated Agency DirectiveChange in Practice

      Current Status

      Partially in effect
  1. June 2025

    1. June 24, 2025 2.0

      ICE waives 12-hour holding cell limit, allowing detainees to be held for 72 hours

      Detention ICE Final/ActualIn Litigation Agency DirectiveChange in Practice

      Current Status

  1. May 2025

    1. May 20, 2025 2.0

      ICE arrests and detains noncitizens attending immigration-court hearings

      EnforcementInteriorDetentionHearings and Adjudications ICEEOIR Final/ActualIn LitigationEnjoined/Vacated Agency DirectiveChange in Practice

      Current Status

    2. May 5, 2025 2.0

      CBP Acting Commissioner rescinds "legacy policies" on care and custody

      Detention CBP Final/Actual Agency Directive

      Current Status

  1. April 2025

    1. April 23, 2025 2.0

      DOJ Rescinds Funding of National Prison Rape Elimination Act (PREA) Resource Center

      Detention DOJICECBP Final/Actual Agency Directive

      Current Status

  1. March 2025

    1. March 6, 2025 2.0

      DOJ establishes "Operation Take Back America" to implement President and AG's "core policy objectives"

      Sanctuary RestrictionsBorderInteriorDetention DOJDHS Final/Actual Agency Directive

      Current Status

  1. February 2025

    1. February 27, 2025 2.0

      ICE updates language of directive on detainee deaths

      Detention ICEDHS Final/Actual Agency Directive

      Current Status

    2. February 26, 2025 2.0

      ICE issues guidelines for treatment of detainees with disabilities

      Detention ICE Final/Actual Agency Directive

      Current Status

    3. February 18, 2025 2.0

      ICE directs review of non-detained docket for redetention and removal

      DetentionInteriorAsylum, Withholding and CAT ICE Final/ActualIn Litigation Agency Directive

      Current Status

    4. February 6, 2025 2.0

      Reported: ICE Limits Release of Immigrant Detainees, Requiring Sign-off by ICE Director

      Detention ICE Reported Agency DirectiveChange in Practice

      Current Status

    5. February 1, 2025 2.0

      Reported: ICE aims to lower detention standards to increase the use of state and local jails

      DetentionInterior ICEState & Local Entities Reported Agency DirectiveChange in Practice

      Current Status

    6. February 1, 2025 2.0

      ICE issues guidance for lawmakers visiting ICE facilities

      Detention DHSICE Final/ActualIn Litigation Agency Directive

      Current Status

  1. January 2025

    1. January 31, 2025 2.0

      Attorney General designates BIA decision for publication

      Hearings and AdjudicationsEnforcementDetention AGEOIRDOJ Final/Actual Agency Directive

      Current Status

    2. January 30, 2025 2.0

      EOIR Acting Director issues guidance on Laken Riley Act

      DetentionHearings and Adjudications DHSEOIRAG Final/Actual Agency Directive

      Current Status

    3. January 20, 2025 2.0

      CBP issues memorandum "Ending Catch and Release"

      BorderDetentionHumanitarian DHSCBP Final/Actual Agency Directive

      Current Status

  1. January 2021

    1. January 19, 2021

      DHS signs labor agreement with AFGE National ICE Council 118, ceding unprecedented policy power to union

      EnforcementDetentionInterior ICE Final/Actual Agency DirectiveChange in Practice
  1. April 2020

    1. April 16, 2020

      COVID-19: ICE releases hundreds of immigrants from detention amid spread of coronavirus

      Detention ICE Final/Actual Agency DirectiveChange in Practice

      Current Status

      Partially in effect
  1. December 2019

    1. December 2, 2019

      ICE issues 2019 detention standards

      Detention ICE Final/Actual Agency Directive
  1. July 2019

    1. July 15, 2019

      ICE interim guidance for implementation of Matter of M-S-

      Asylum, Withholding and CATDetention ICE Final/Actual Agency Directive

      Current Status

      Fully in Effect
  1. May 2019

    1. May 28, 2019

      ICE seeks to implement Rapid DNA testing to identify fraudulent claims of family relationships

      DetentionBorder CBPICE Final/Actual Agency Directive
  1. December 2018

    1. December 17, 2018

      CBP releases interim procedures on notification of a death in custody

      DetentionBorder CBP Final/Actual Agency Directive

      Current Status

      Fully in Effect