On January 27, 2021, the Department of Justice announced James McHenry, the Director of the Executive Office for Immigration Review (EOIR) under President Trump, will be replaced by Jean King, EOIR’s Chief Administrative Law Judge. Ms. King will serve as Acting Director of EOIR until a permanent appointment is made. Mr. McHenry was a controversial […]
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UPDATE: Arizona Files Separate Lawsuit Challenging DHS’ 100-Day Deportation Moratorium
On February 3, 2021, the State of Arizona filed a separate lawsuit challenging the Department of Homeland Security (DHS)’s 100-Day pause on deportations. Like Texas, Arizona claims the policy violates an agreement the state signed with DHS in the final months of the Trump Administration. Also like the Texas agreement, the Arizona agreement was signed […]
UPDATE: Federal Judge Halts President Biden’s 100-Day Deportation Moratorium Until At Least February 23, 2021
On January 26, 2021, a federal district court judge granted Texas’ request to restrain the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) from implementing its 100-Day Moratorium for at least fourteen (14) days, while he considers its request for a more comprehensive injunction. In his ruling, Judge Tipton stated that, while he did not consider the validity […]
