Immigration Judges’ Power to Postpone Deportation Cases

to Postpone Deportation Case

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On July 15th, 2021, in the matter of Cruz-Valdez (Respondent), Attorney General Merrick Garland overruled the decision in the matter of Castro-Tum in its entirety, given by Attorney General Jeff Sessions in 2018.

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HISTORY

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Events After Session’s Ruling

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Facts of the Present Deportation Cases

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What Was Overruled in Cruz-valdez Ruling?

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The Castro-Tum ruling departed from long-standing practice; Attorney General Merrick Garland deemed it appropriate to overrule that ruling in its entirety and reinstate the power of administrative closure to immigration judges and the board.

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