2005 - 2004

DOJ Publishes Spring 2005 Regulatory Agenda (5/16/2005)
DOJ publishes its spring 2005 regulatory agenda. (70 FR 27116, 5/16/05)
AILA Doc. No. 05051664.
Attorney General Remands Matter of R-A-(9 KB - 1/28/2005)
Order from Attorney General Ashcroft remanding Matter of R-A- to the BIA "for reconsideration following publication of the proposed rule" on gender-based asylum. AILA Doc. No. 05012862.
AILA Doc. No. 05012862.
EOIR Interim Rule on Background and Security Investigations (1/31/2005)
EOIR's interim rule makes significant changes affecting granting of relief in removal proceedings pending security investigations, and consequences of respondents’ failure to comply. Comments are due 4/1/05. (70 FR 4743, 1/31/05).
AILA Doc. No. 05012861.
ICE and EOIR Jointly Publish Final Rule on Countries to Which Foreign Nationals May Be Removed (1/5/2005)
Join ICE/EOIR final rule providing new procedures for designation and determination of a country for removal, acceptance by a country is not required, and the determination of a "country" does not require the existence or functionality of a government. (70 FR 661, 1/5/05) AILA Doc. No. 05010561.
AILA Doc. No. 05010561.
Department of Justice Publishes its Semi-Annual Regulatory Agenda(262 KB - 12/13/2004)
The Department of Justice published its semi-annual regulatory agenda in the 12/13/04 issue of the Federal Register. The agenda outlines current and projected rulemaking efforts by the Department and provides an estimated timetable for each item. (68 FR 73404, 12/13/04). AILA Doc. No. 04121366.
AILA Doc. No. 04121366.
DOJ Publishes Final Rule on US-Canada Agreement on Asylum Claims Made in Transit and at Land Ports of Entry (11/29/2004)
Effective 12/29/04, the final rule adopts without substantial change the proposed rule implementing the 12/5/02 US-Canada agreement on asylum and refugee applicants barring certain aliens arriving from Canada, or in transit during removal from Canada, from applying for asylum and related protections in the US. (69 FR 69490, 11/29/04).
AILA Doc. No. 04112967.
DOJ Publishes Final Rule on 212(c) Relief (9/28/2004)
Effective 10/28/04, the final rule provides procedures and deadlines for filing motions for 212(c) relief before an IJ or the BIA for eligible aliens in proceedings or under final deportation/removal orders. The rule addresses certain criminal convictions resulting from pre-4/1/97 plea agreements reached prior to trial verdict. (69 FR 57826, 9/28/04).
AILA Doc. No. 04092861.
DOJ Publishes Notice of Class Action Judgment in Durnford v. Aschcroft (9/27/2004)
The Notice of Resolution of Class Action on behalf of white males not selected as immigration judges during 1994 and 1995 is published to inform class members of the class action settlement, and to set forth the rights of class members. (69 FR 57714, 9/27/04).
AILA Doc. No. 04092761.
EOIR Publishes Interim Rule Amending Regulations to Use References Rather than Duplicate Provisions and to Make a Technical Correction (7/28/2004)
The interim rule revises regulations on definitions and fees, and on issuance of NTAs and subpoenas, to avoid duplication. The rule also makes a technical change. This interim rule is effective on 7/28/04. Comments must be submitted on or before 8/27/04. (69 FR 44903, 7/28/04).
AILA Doc. No. 04072865.
ICE and EOIR Publish Joint Notice on Countries to Which Foreign Nationals May be Removed (7/19/2004)
DHS and DOJ rule specifing that acceptance by a country is not required for removal to that country, and that "country" does not require the existence or functionality of a government. Also addressed is the countries to which one may be removed. (69 FR 42901, 7/1/04) AILA Doc. No. 04071962.
AILA Doc. No. 04071962.
Department of Justice Publishes its Semi-Annual Regulatory Agenda (6/30/2004)
The Department of Justice published its semi-annual regulatory agenda in the June 28 issue of the Federal Register. The agenda outlines current and projected rulemaking efforts by the Department and provides an estimated timetable for each item. Included is the regulatory agenda for EOIR. (69 FR 37734, 6/28/04).
AILA Doc. No. 04063066.
OSC Announces Funding for Programs to Combat Immigration-Related Unfair Employment Discrimination (3/25/2004)
The Office of Special Counsel for Immigration Related Unfair Employment Practices (OSC) announces the availability of funds for grants to conduct public education programs about the rights of potential victims of employment discrimination and the responsibilities of employers under the INA’s anti-discrimination provisions. Applications due 5/7/04.
AILA Doc. No. 04032510.
EOIR Rule Would Specify IJ Authority Under the U.S./Canada Safe Third Country Agreement (3/8/2004)
The EOIR, on 3/8/04, issued a proposed rule that would specify the authority of immigration judges with respect to issues arising under the U.S./Canada “Safe Third Country” agreement. Comments are due by 5/7/04.
AILA Doc. No. 04030862.

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