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Federal judge blocks fee increases for proceedings to deport immigrants

JURIST

A judge for the US District Court for the District of Columbia on Monday blocked implementation of most of a rule that would have dramatically increased the fees for immigration proceedings in which individuals face deportation. These fees had not been raised since 1986, and ranged from $100 to $110.

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DHS and DOJ Propose to Allow Asylum Officers to Fully Adjudicate Cases

Chugh LLP

Asylum officers would also be able to determine if applicants denied asylum are eligible to remain in the United States under CAT, with either statutory withholding of removal or deferral of removal. Currently, judges at the DOJ’s Executive Office for Immigration Review adjudicate all asylum cases. Conclusion.

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Case preview: Justices will confront statutory puzzle on bond eligibility for noncitizens contesting deportation

SCOTUSBlog

The Immigration and Nationality Act allows migrants pursuing so-called “withholding only” relief to be released on bond at some point; the court must decide which release statute applies. Court of Appeals for the 4th Circuit the justices are reviewing here. Some courts hold that claims of U.S. citizenship may also be raised).

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Border agents, the First Amendment, and the continued vitality of Bivens

SCOTUSBlog

Share The Supreme Court on Wednesday will consider the continued vitality and expansion of lawsuits for damages against federal officers under Bivens v. Boule considers whether to “extend” the Bivens cause of action to First Amendment retaliation claims and Fourth Amendment claims arising from immigration enforcement near the U.S.-Canada

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How to Become a Virtual Legal Assistant

The Estrin Report

Simply put, a VA is someone who works remotely, online whether from their home or office. They don’t pay for the assistant’s equipment (including computers), training, overhead, dues, materials, furniture, office space, taxes (if hired as an independent contractor), parking, or insurance. What Do Virtual Assistants Do?

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Another federal agency challenges adverse ruling by 5th Circuit

SCOTUSBlog

This week, we highlight cert petitions that ask the court to consider, among other things, whether to reverse a second 5th Circuit ruling that invalidated powers of the agency charged with regulating investments, the Securities and Exchange Commission. Next term the justices will hear the government’s appeal of a decision by the U.S.

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Foreign intelligence surveillance and immigration

SCOTUSBlog

On Monday, the court denied review to just one of those cases, Boardman v. Justices Clarence Thomas, Samuel Alito, and Neil Gorsuch noted that they would have granted review in that case — just short of the four votes it takes to win review. Garland is an immigration case. Tata Consultancy Services Ltd.