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NATIONAL IMMIGRATION PROJECT OF THE NATIONAL LAWYERS GUILD et al v. EXECUTIVE OFFICE OF IMMIGRATION REVIEW et al
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April 28, 2020
In-Person Immigration Hearings To Proceed During Pandemic
A D.C. federal judge on Tuesday rejected advocates' bid to halt in-person immigration court hearings during the coronavirus pandemic, saying they have failed to show that the court has the authority to stop the proceedings.
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April 21, 2020
Immigration Judges' Union Says Courts Not Safe From Virus
The National Association of Immigration Judges is pushing for the closure of immigration courts, saying their members are expected to oversee in-person hearings in cramped settings without personal protective equipment or job security assurances as the coronavirus pandemic rages on.
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April 15, 2020
Judge Wary Of Halting In-Person Detention Hearings
A D.C. federal judge on Wednesday appeared unconvinced he has any authority to grant an order immediately suspending all in-person detention proceedings at immigration courts nationwide for the duration of the public health emergency caused by the coronavirus outbreak.
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April 14, 2020
DOJ Defends Keeping Immigration Courts Open In Pandemic
The U.S. Department of Justice is standing by its decision to keep open dozens of immigration courts across the U.S. during the coronavirus pandemic, insisting to a D.C. federal judge that the immigration courts have "responded appropriately" to the crisis.
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March 31, 2020
Immigration Attys Sue To Halt In-Person Detention Hearings
The U.S. Department of Justice has refused to pause in-person detention hearings amid the COVID-19 pandemic, forcing attorneys to choose between prioritizing their health or their clients' right to counsel, the American Immigration Lawyers Association said in a suit.