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Immigration Appeal Deadline Reminder

The Department of Justice's Executive Office for Immigration Review (EOIR) issued a reminder that the deadline for appealing an Immigration Judge's decision to the Board of Immigration Appeals remains 30 days. This clarifies confusion stemming from a vacated interim final rule that had proposed a 10-day deadline.

DOJ Guidance on Generative AI Use in EOIR Proceedings

The Department of Justice's Executive Office for Immigration Review (EOIR) has issued guidance on the use of generative artificial intelligence (AI) in its proceedings. The guidance addresses the potential benefits and risks, particularly concerning the generation of inaccurate legal citations or arguments.

EOIR Updates Guidance for Dedicated Docket Cases

The Executive Office for Immigration Review (EOIR) has updated its guidance for Dedicated Docket cases, expanding the program nationwide to all immigration courts not exclusively adjudicating detained aliens. The updated policy aims to improve efficiency by setting new adjudication timeframes for immigration judges and appellate judges.

DOJ Rescinds Asylum Fee Policy Memorandum

The Department of Justice's Executive Office for Immigration Review (EOIR) has rescinded Policy Memorandum 25-36, which implemented new immigration fees. This action follows a court order that temporarily stayed the memorandum, although the underlying statutory fees remain in effect.

Immigration Appeals Board Procedures: Comment Period Extended

The Executive Office for Immigration Review has extended the public comment period for proposed changes to the Board of Immigration Appeals' appellate procedures. The new deadline for submitting comments is April 8, 2026. This extension provides additional time for stakeholders to review and respond to the proposed rule.

ICE Arrests 9 Illegal Alien Sex Offenders in California

U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) announced the arrest of nine individuals with prior sex offense convictions who were in the country illegally in California. The operation highlights ICE's ongoing efforts to remove dangerous criminals and criticizes state policies that allegedly hinder immigration enforcement.

US Sanctions Target DPRK IT Worker Schemes Defrauding Businesses

The U.S. Department of State and Treasury have sanctioned two entities and six individuals for their involvement in schemes using North Korean IT workers to generate revenue for the DPRK's weapons programs. These operations systematically defraud U.S. businesses and fund illicit WMD and ballistic missile development.

ICE Houston Arrests Criminal Illegal Alien Child Sex Offenders

ICE Enforcement and Removal Operations in Houston announced the arrest of 414 criminal illegal aliens charged with or convicted of child sex offenses during President Trump's first year in office. This represents a significant increase compared to the previous administration, with the arrested individuals accounting for hundreds of child sex offenses and other crimes.

Syrian National Extradited for Human Smuggling Investigation

Homeland Security Investigations (HSI) El Paso announced the extradition of a Syrian national, Jalal Maklad Adeeb, to the U.S. to face charges related to a human smuggling operation. Adeeb is accused of leading an international network that smuggled hundreds of individuals into the U.S. for financial gain, collecting approximately $800,000 in fees.