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Original Date Announced
August 16, 2019The EOIR Director issues Policy Memo 19-13, substantially restricting the use of status dockets. A status docket is used by judges to receive updates on developments outside the hearing that may influence or determine the outcome of the case (e.g., approval of an immigrant visa petition). Under the Director's new policy, the only cases that can be placed on a status docket are those in which a court order is involved and prevents the IJ from proceeding to final adjudication.
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Use of Status DocketsEffective Date
August 16, 2019Biden Administration Action: Revoked/Replaced
October 4, 2022Provide guidance to adjudicators on the use of status dockets
This Biden Administration action reverses the Trump Administration action identified in this entry.
On October 4, 2022, the Department of Justice (EOIR) issued a policy memorandum returning full use of status dockets to Immigration Judges, explicitly rescinding the Trump-era policy restricting their usage, and setting out new guidelines for their employment.
View DocumentCurrent Status
Not in effectMost Recent Action
October 4, 2022 Action: Revoked/Replaced Provide guidance to adjudicators on the use of status docketsOctober 4, 2022Acted on by Biden Administration
Original Trump Policy Status
Status: Final/ActualTrump Administration Action: Agency DirectiveSubject Matter: Hearings and AdjudicationsAgencies Affected: EOIR
Documents
Trump-Era Policy Documents
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New Policy
Original Source:
PM 19-13: Use of Status Dockets
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Commentary
Original Source:
CLINIC Practice Advisory: Status Dockets in Immigration Court
Commentary
CLINIC Practice Advisory: Status Dockets in Immigration Court
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