Immigration Courts Have Authority to End Removals
The Biden administration reinstated immigration judges’ ability to end removal proceedings at their discretion. The administration is also creating a new policy. Immigration courts can now terminate removal matters where they feel it is legally appropriate to do so.
Removal Challenge Allowed In Spite of Missing the Filing Window
An individual trying to reopen their removal matter due to an invalid conviction was originally denied due to missing the filing window. The person did not file the challenge within the 90-day filing period after the removal of the conviction. Waiting beyond the end of the required period originally ended the person’s ability to challenge their removal. However, working with an experienced attorney, an alternate method was found.