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  • DOJ Announces Settlements in Immigration-Related Unfair Employment Practices(24 KB - 12/30/2010)
    DOJ press release announcing a settlement with an Oregon company accused of unlawfully firing and refusing to rehire a lawful permanent resident, and an earlier settlement with a North Carolina company accused of unlawful discrimination against a lawful permanent resident. AILA Doc. No. 10123062.
    AILA Doc. No. 10123062.
  • DOJ Announces Acting Director for EOIR(52 KB - 12/27/2010)
    DOJ press release announcing the appointment of Juan Osuna as Acting Director for the Executive Office for Immigration Review (EOIR). Juan Osuna previously worked as an Associate Deputy Attorney General working on immigration policy and other issues. AILA Doc. No. 10122748.
    AILA Doc. No. 10122748.
  • DOJ Announces Woman Sentenced in Ohio for her Role in Human Trafficking Conspiracy(21 KB - 12/20/2010)
    DOJ press release announcing that Maria Terechina was sentenced to 12 months in prison for her involvement in a human trafficking conspiracy involving guestworkers who worked at hotels in and around Columbus, OH, and ordered to pay restitution to her victims. AILA Doc. No. 10122066.
    AILA Doc. No. 10122066.
  • EOIR Swears in Nine Immigration Judges(38 KB - 12/20/2010)
    EOIR press release on and biographies of nine new immigration judges for courts in Texas, New Jersey, California, Pennsylvania, Illinois, New York, and Oregon. AILA Doc. No. 10122063.
    AILA Doc. No. 10122063.
  • Attorney General: The DREAM Act Must Be Passed(56 KB - 12/17/2010)
    A 12/17/10 DOJ blog post authored by Attorney General Eric Holder on why the DREAM Act should be passed to provide new pathways to service and learning, and to bring extraordinary individuals out of the shadows, and urging Congress to act on this critical legislation. AILA Doc. No. 10121733.
    AILA Doc. No. 10121733.
  • DOJ Announces Conviction in Sex Trafficking and Human Smuggling Case in Atlanta, GA(95 KB - 11/29/2010)
    DOJ press release announcing the conviction of Amador Cortes-Meza of Mexico of 19 counts of sex trafficking and human smuggling offenses related to a scheme to force Mexican women and children into prostitution. Cortes-Meza faces a maximum sentence of life in prison. AILA Doc. No. 10112972.
    AILA Doc. No. 10112972.
  • EOIR Announces Latest Disciplinary Actions Under Rules of Professional Conduct(51 KB - 11/30/2010)
    EOIR press release announces that EOIR has taken disciplinary action against 16 attorneys for violations of the Rules of Professional Conduct for immigration attorneys and representatives. One attorney was reinstated by EOIR. AILA Doc. No. 10112971.
    AILA Doc. No. 10112971.
  • DOJ OSC Fall 2010 Newsletter(478 KB - 11/18/2010)
    DOJ OSC newsletter covering a settlement with Catholic Healthcare West over allegations of discriminatory hiring practices, 2010 grant recipients, TPS updates, OSC enforcement activity and outreach materials, and new Puerto Rican birth certificates. AILA Doc. No. 10111869.
    AILA Doc. No. 10111869.
  • DOJ Announces Sentencing in Human Trafficking Case(257 KB - 11/18/2010)
    DOJ press release announcing that a California woman was sentenced to 37 months in prison for unlawful conduct regarding documents in furtherance of forced labor, and two others were sentenced to probation for harboring an undocumented individual for private financial gain. AILA Doc. NO. 10111867.
    AILA Doc. No. 10111867.
  • DOJ Announces Settlement in Immigration-Related Employment Discrimination Against Hoover Inc.(57 KB - 11/12/2010)
    DOJ press release announcing a settlement agreement with Hoover Inc. Hoover Inc. was accused of engaging in a pattern or practice of employment discrimination by imposing unnecessary and discriminatory hurdles in the I-9 process upon lawful permanent residents. AILA Doc. No. 10111264.
    AILA Doc. No. 10111264.
  • EOIR Swears in 23 New Immigration Judges (Updated 11/9/10)(5331 KB - 11/9/2010)
    EOIR press release on and biographies of 23 new immigration judges for courts in California, Colorado, Florida, Georgia, Hawaii, Illinois, Louisiana, North Carolina, New Jersey, New York, Oregon and Texas. AILA Doc. No. 10110862.
    AILA Doc. No. 10110862.
  • EOIR Relocates Orlando Immigration Court(134 KB - 11/8/2010)
    EOIR press release on the closing of the Orlando Immigration Court on 11/12/10 and relocation as of 11/18/10. AILA Doc. No. 10110861.
    AILA Doc. No. 10110861.
  • DOJ Settlement of I-9 Employment Discrimination Charge(341 KB - 10/29/2010)
    DOJ settlement agreement with Catholic Healthcare West (CHW). The charge, investigated by OSC, alleged that CHW engaged immigration-related employment discrimination at the initial Form I-9 employment eligibility verification stage. AILA Doc. No. 10102969.
    AILA Doc. No. 10102969.
  • DOJ Discusses Efforts to Prosecute Traffickers of Children(29 KB - 10/29/2010)
    Remarks by Assistant Attorney General Lanny A. Breuer at the Trafficking Victims Protection Act 10th anniversary event, addressing efforts to prosecute traffickers for the commercial sexual exploitation of children. AILA Doc. No. 10102966.
    AILA Doc. No. 10102966.
  • Attorney General Holder Discusses Human Trafficking Prosecution Efforts(33 KB - 10/29/2010)
    Remarks by Attorney General Eric Holder at the Trafficking Victims Protection Act 10th anniversary event, announcing that DOJ will launch pilot interagency teams in select judicial districts to develop high-impact investigations and prosecutions. AILA Doc. No. 10102965.
    AILA Doc. No. 10102965.
  • DOJ Announces Record Number of Trafficking Cases Charged(29 KB - 10/29/2010)
    Remarks by Assistant Attorney General Thomas E. Perez at the Trafficking Victims Protection Act 10th anniversary event, announcing a record number of 52 trafficking cases charged in the past fiscal year. AILA Doc. No. 10102964.
    AILA Doc. No. 10102964.
  • CRCL October 2010 Newsletter(446 KB - 10/21/2010)
    DHS Office for Civil Rights and Civil Liberties (CRCL) October 2010 newsletter including updates on efforts to protect children from human trafficking, how to report inappropriate treatment of unaccompanied minors, and the submission of an impact assessment to Congress. AILA Doc. No. 10102138.
    AILA Doc. No. 10102138.
  • DOJ Settles Allegations of Employment Discrimination against Catholic Healthcare West(220 KB - 10/21/2010)
    DOJ press release on a settlement agreement with Catholic Healthcare West (CHW) to resolve allegations that CHW engaged in immigration-related employment discrimination. CHW is the eighth largest hospital provider in the nation, operating facilities in CA, NV and AZ. AILA Doc. No. 10102133.
    AILA Doc. No. 10102133.
  • EOIR to Launch Redesigned Website(28 KB - 10/19/2010)
    EOIR press release on the launch of its redesigned website on 10/20/10. Features include an Action Center with tools to find an immigration court and a free legal service provider. AILA Doc. No. 10101960.
    AILA Doc. No. 10101960.
  • DOJ Announces Grants to Fight Immigration-related Employment Discrimination(220 KB - 10/15/2010)
    DOJ press release announcing that the agency awarded $720,321 in grants to 13 organizations to conduct public education programs for workers and employers about federal protections against immigration-related job discrimination. AILA Doc. No. 10101544.
    AILA Doc. No. 10101544.
  • EOIR Announces Expansion of LOP Initiatives(34 KB - 10/6/2010)
    EOIR press release on expansion of its Legal Orientation and Pro Bono Program (LOP) including extending the LOP to serve detainees in proceedings before the Varick Street Immigration Court, a pilot program in Miami and a LOP for custodians of unaccompanied alien children. AILA Doc. No. 10100664.
    AILA Doc. No. 10100664.
  • Three Colombian Nationals Plead Guilty to Smuggling and Visa Fraud Charges(219 KB - 9/30/2010)
    DOJ press release on the announcement of guilty pleas by three Colombian nationals to conspiracy to smuggle foreign nationals and to commit visa fraud in connection with a scheme through which they fraudulently procured visas from the U.S. Embassy in Bogotá, Colombia. AILA Doc. No. 10093073.
    AILA Doc. No. 10093073.
  • EOIR Fact Sheet: Observing Immigration Court Hearings(227 KB - 9/23/2010)
    EOIR 09/09/10 fact sheet on observing immigration court hearings. Topics include when hearings may be closed to the public, instructions to follow before going to observe a hearing, and related links. AILA Doc. No. 10092336.
    AILA Doc. No. 10092336.
  • EOIR at a Glance Fact Sheet(240 KB - 9/23/2010)
    EOIR 09/09/10 fact sheet that provides an agency overview for general informational purposes only. Topics include removal proceedings, other hearings and reviews, IJ decisions, appeals, and related links. AILA Doc. No. 10092335.
    AILA Doc. No. 10092335.
  • EOIR Relocates Denver Immigration Court(225 KB - 9/23/2010)
    EOIR announcement that the Denver Immigration Court will recommence hearings at its new location on 09/22/10. The court's phone number will remain the same. Court contact information is included in the news release. AILA Doc. No. 10092334.
    AILA Doc. No. 10092334.
  • EOIR Update: 1-800 Number Access Requirements to Remain the Same(224 KB - 9/21/2010)
    EOIR announcement that access to the new automated case status system will remain identical to the original system. Users will continue to access case information by entering the relevant alien registration number. AILA Doc. No. 10092136.
    AILA Doc. No. 10092136.
  • Woman Indicted for Trafficking Young Women From Nigeria(218 KB - 9/21/2010)
    DOJ announcement that a woman was indicted in Georgia on federal charges of forced labor, trafficking with respect to forced labor, document servitude, and alien harboring. These charges are with respect to two young women from Nigeria. AILA Doc. No. 10092134.
    AILA Doc. No. 10092134.
  • EOIR Swears in Six New Immigration Judges(228 KB - 9/20/2010)
    EOIR announcement on the appointment of six new immigration judges who will preside in immigration courts in Eloy, AZ, Lumpkin, GA, Memphis, TN, and Port Isabel and San Antonio, TX. AILA Doc. No. 10092032.
    AILA Doc. No. 10092032.
  • EOIR Updates to OCIJ Court Practice Manual(227 KB - 9/20/2010)
    EOIR announcement on amendments to the Immigration Court Practice Manual. All of the changes have been made to the Practice Manual available online. AILA InfoNet Doc. No. 10092031.
    AILA Doc. No. 10092031.
  • Florida Couple Pleads Guilty to Forced Labor Conspiracy of 39 Filipino Guest Workers(252 KB - 9/20/2010)
    DOJ announcement that owners of a labor contracting service pleaded guilty to conspiring to hold 39 Filipino nationals in compelled service in country clubs and hotels in Southeast Florida. One owner also pleaded guilty to making false statements in an H-2B application. AILA Doc. No. 10092030.
    AILA Doc. No. 10092030.
  • Former Guatemalan Soldier Sentenced for False Statements on Naturalization Forms(27 KB - 9/17/2010)
    DOJ announcement that a former Guatemalan special forces soldier was sentenced to 10 years in prison for making false statements on naturalization forms regarding his participation in a 1982 massacre at a Guatemalan village known as Dos Erres. AILA Doc. No. 10091766.
    AILA Doc. No. 10091766.
  • Six People Charged in Human Trafficking Conspiracy for Exploiting 400 Thai Farm Workers(57 KB - 9/7/2010)
    DOJ announcement on the indictment of six individuals for engaging in a conspiracy to commit forced labor and document servitude. The charges arise from the defendants’ alleged scheme to coerce the labor and services of approximately 400 Thai nationals to work on U.S. farms. AILA Doc. No. 100907634.
    AILA Doc. No. 1009076.
  • EOIR to Relocate Philadelphia Immigration Court(215 KB - 8/25/2010)
    EOIR announcement on the closing of the Philadelphia Immigration Court on 8/27/10, to prepare for relocation to the Robert C. Nix Federal Building in Philadelphia, PA. The Court will recommence hearings at the new location on 9/1/10. AILA Doc. No. 10082560.
    AILA Doc. No. 10082560.
  • EOIR Relocates Portland Immigration Court(74 KB - 8/20/2010)
    As of 8/23/10, the EOIR Portland Immigration Court will be located at 1001 SW 5th Avenue, Suite 400, Portland, Oregon 97204. The court’s phone and fax numbers remain the same. This announcement includes hours of operation. AILA Doc. No. 10082063.
    AILA Doc. No. 10082063.
  • Missouri Man Pleads Guilty to Fraud in Foreign Labor Contracting Charges(23 KB - 8/20/2010)
    DOJ press release announcing that a Missouri man pled guilty to fraud in foreign labor contracting charges arising from his role in a criminal enterprise including forced labor and visa fraud. AILA Doc. No. 10082061.
    AILA Doc. No. 10082061.
  • EOIR Announces Phased Roll Out for New Case Information System(28 KB - 8/19/2010)
    An EOIR announcement on a new two-phase implementation schedule for the case information system launch that EOIR announced on 8/16/10. AILA Doc. No. 10081963.
    AILA Doc. No. 10081963.
  • EOIR Recognition & Accreditation Program Information Page(236 KB - 8/18/2010)
    EOIR web page with information on the Recognition & Accreditation (R&A) Program including links to an overview, fact sheet, EOIR Form-31, rosters of recognized organizations and accredited representatives, and case law precedents. AILA Doc. No. 10081869.
    AILA Doc. No. 10081869.
  • How to Find Charging Document Dates(27 KB - 8/16/2010)
    EOIR page illustrating how to find the charging document date located on forms that start immigration proceedings. The charging document date is required to access case status information through the EOIR automated telephone system. AILA Doc. No. 10081668.
    AILA Doc. No. 10081668.
  • EOIR Announces Changes to Toll-Free Number for Case Information(39 KB - 8/16/2010)
    Effective 8/23/10, EOIR will launch a new automated case status information system. The toll-free number, 1-800-898-7180, will not change, but a new local number, 240-314-1500, will be in service. Callers will need to enter the A number and date of the charging document. AILA Doc. No. 10081666.
    AILA Doc. No. 10081666.
  • EOIR Announces Disciplinary Actions against 15 Attorneys(35 KB - 8/2/2010)
    EOIR press release on disciplinary actions against 15 attorneys for violations of the Rules of Professional Conduct including immediate suspension of seven attorneys and final orders against eight attorneys. EOIR reinstated four attorneys. AILA Doc. No. 10080266.
    AILA Doc. No. 10080266.
  • EOIR Opens Immigration Court in Pearsall, Texas(39 KB - 8/2/2010)
    EOIR press release on the opening of the Pearsall Immigration Court in Texas including the mailing address for court filings, court location, hours of operation and telephone number. AILA Doc. No. 10080265.
    AILA Doc. No. 10080265.
  • DOJ Flyers on Form I-9 Document Issues for TPS and DED Workers(52 KB - 7/30/2010)
    DOJ OSC flyers for employers and employees on Form I-9 document issues for persons covered by Temporary Protected Status (TPS) or Deferred Enforced Departure (DED). Topics include proving work authorization, automatic EAD extension and when to contact USCIS or OSC. AILA Doc. No. 10073072.
    AILA Doc. No. 10073072.
  • DOJ OSC Summer 2010 Newsletter(260 KB - 7/30/2010)
    DOJ OSC newsletter covering the Supreme Court case Chamber of Commerce v. Candelaria on an AZ employer sanctions law mandating use of E-Verify, TPS updates, USCIS green card and EAD redesign, OSC enforcement activity, and the E-Verify Hotline. AILA Doc. No. 10073067.
    AILA Doc. No. 10073067.
  • DOJ OIL June 2010 Litigation Bulletin(570 KB - 7/28/2010)
    DOJ Office of Immigration Litigation released its June 2010 Bulletin, which includes an article analyzing the declining percentage of published asylum-related government wins in the Eleventh Circuit, litigation highlights, and summaries of federal court decisions. AILA Doc. No. 10072867.
    AILA Doc. No. 10072867.
  • Colombian Nationals Extradited to the U.S. on Alien Smuggling and Visa Fraud Charges(27 KB - 7/26/2010)
    DOJ announced that three Colombian nationals have been extradited from Colombia to the U.S. on charges in connection with their alleged roles in a visa fraud scheme through which they fraudulently procured visas from the U.S. Embassy in Bogotá, Colombia. AILA Doc. No. 10072665.
    AILA Doc. No. 10072665.
  • DOJ OSC Issues TPS Work Authorization Updates(245 KB - 7/21/2010)
    DOJ Office of Special Counsel for Immigration-Related Unfair Employment Practices issued updates on developments regarding work authorization for TPS recipients, including the automatic extension of EADs for Honduran, Nicaraguan, and Salvadoran TPS recipients. AILA Doc. No. 10072170.
    AILA Doc. No. 10072170.
  • DOJ OIL May 2010 Litigation Bulletin(510 KB - 7/20/2010)
    DOJ Office of Immigration Litigation released its May 2010 Bulletin, which covers topics including a review of AG’s discretionary waiver decisions, review of AG’s discretionary waiver decisions and the Adverse Credibility Project update. AILA Doc. No. 10072030.
    AILA Doc. No. 10072030.
  • EOIR Announces Attorney Discipline Program Initiatives Including EOIR-44 in Spanish(226 KB - 7/19/2010)
    EOIR announced Attorney Discipline Program initiatives including implementing new professional conduct rules and creating a Deputy Disciplinary Counsel position. Most recently, EOIR developed a Spanish-language version of the Immigration Practitioner Complaint Form, EOIR-44. AILA Doc. No. 10071937.
    AILA Doc. No. 10071937.
  • Three Indicted in Alleged Conspiracy Involving the Trafficking of Haitian Nationals(24 KB - 7/7/2010)
    DOJ announced that Carline Ceneus, Cabioch Bontemps and Willy Edouard have been indicted by a federal grand jury sitting in the Northern District of Florida for engaging in a conspiracy to commit forced labor and visa fraud involving Haitian nationals. AILA Doc. No. 10070766.
    AILA Doc. No. 10070766.
  • DOJ Announces Suit Against Arizona(484 KB - 7/6/2010)
    The U.S. Dept. of Justice announces that it has filed a lawsuit challenging Arizona's SB1070 legislation on immigration. AILA Doc. No. 10070662.
    AILA Doc. No. 10070662.
  • DOJ OSC Enters Into Settlement Agreement in Employment Verification Case(238 KB - 6/29/2010)
    The DOJ Civil Rights Division Office of Special Counsel (OSC) entered into a settlement agreement resolving a charge alleging that Morton's of Chicago/Portland, Inc. fired a worker after rejecting her unrestricted Social Security card for Form I-9 reverification purposes. AILA Doc. No. 10062979.
    AILA Doc. No. 10062979.
  • FL Man Who Served in Bosnian Serb Military during the Bosnian Conflict Leaves U.S. Following Denaturalization(24 KB - 6/4/2010)
    A former member of the Bosnian Serb Army has left the U.S. to return to Serbia after a federal judge ordered his denaturalization based on concealment during his application for U.S. citizenship that he served in the military during the Bosnian war. AILA Doc. No. 10060466.
    AILA Doc. No. 10060466.
  • Border Patrol Agent Pleads Guilty to Civil Rights Violation(22 KB - 6/4/2010)
    DOJ and the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the District of Arizona announced that U.S. Border Patrol Agent Eduardo Moreno pleaded guilty in federal court in Tucson, AZ, to a federal criminal civil rights charge for assaulting a Mexican national who was in his custody. AILA Doc. No. 10060465.
    AILA Doc. No. 10060465.
  • DOJ Settles Employment Discrimination Suit against John Jay College(212 KB - 5/20/2010)
    DOJ announced a settlement with John Jay College. The lawsuit alleged that the college engaged in a pattern or practice of citizenship status discrimination by requesting DHS-issued documents from non-U.S. citizens, but not from U.S. citizens, during the I-9 process. AILA Doc. No. 10052063.
    AILA Doc. No. 10052063.
  • EOIR Swears in Four New Immigration Judges(219 KB - 5/18/2010)
    Chief Immigration Judge Brian M. O’Leary invested Keith Allred, former AILA member Alison Brown, Theresa Scala and Randa Zagzoug during a ceremony at EOIR headquarters. The new immigration judges will preside in courts in Cleveland, OH, New York, NY, and Tacoma, WA. AILA Doc. No. 10051867.
    AILA Doc. No. 10051867.
  • Justice Department Settles Citizenship Status Discrimination Matter(219 KB - 5/17/2010)
    DOJ announced a settlement with ValleyCrest Landscape Companies to resolve charges of hiring discrimination against U.S. citizens. Under the agreement, ValleyCrest will recruit and hire domestic workers up until two weeks before H-2B workers are scheduled to begin work. AILA Doc. No. 10051731.
    AILA Doc. No. 10051731.
  • EOIR Establishes Procedure for Filing Immigration Judge Conduct Complaints(71 KB - 5/17/2010)
    The EOIR Office of the Chief Immigration Judge (OCIJ) established a procedure that allows any person to file a complaint about the conduct of an Immigration Judge. The EOIR webpage includes links to documents on filing a complaint and processing procedures. AILA Doc. No. 10051768.
    AILA Doc. No. 10051768.
  • EOIR Announces Latest Disciplinary Actions under Rules of Professional Conduct(245 KB - 5/14/2010)
    On 04/30/10, EOIR announced that it had recently taken disciplinary action against 11 attorneys for violations of the Rules of Professional Conduct for immigration practitioners. 10051433.
    AILA Doc. No. 10051433.
  • OSC Information Flyer for Newly Naturalized Citizens(35 KB - 5/11/2010)
    The DOJ’s Office of Special Counsel for Immigration-Related Unfair Employment Practices published a flyer directed toward newly naturalized citizens with information on the right to work as a U.S. citizen and how to protect it. AILA Doc. No. 10051168.
    AILA Doc. No. 10051168.
  • OSC Best Practices for Online Job Postings(54 KB - 5/11/2010)
    The DOJ’s Office of Special Counsel for Immigration-Related Unfair Employment Practices published best practices for employers and recruiters who post job ads on the internet. AILA Doc. No. 10051169.
    AILA Doc. No. 10051169.
  • DOJ Announces Grants to Fight Immigration-Related Employment Discrimination(210 KB - 4/28/2010)
    DOJ announced grant funding for public education programs that provide workers or employers with information about immigration-related employment discrimination under the INA anti-discrimination provision. The application deadline is 05/27/10 at 11:59 p.m. eastern time. AILA Doc. No. 10042863.
    AILA Doc. No. 10042863.
  • EOIR Expands Benchbook with Mental Health Issues Section(32 KB - 4/23/2010)
    EOIR announced that it added a section on mental health issues to the Immigration Judge Benchbook. This new section includes and overview of competency issues, a guide for addressing competency issues in removal proceedings, sample orders, and a resource guide. AILA Doc. No. 10042365.
    AILA Doc. No. 10042365.
  • DOJ Office of Special Counsel 2nd Quarter 2010 Newsletter(303 KB - 4/21/2010)
    The Department of Justice Civil Rights Department recently released a newsletter outlining their work. The issue covers OSC’s work on TPS for Haitian Nationals, CNMI under INA, H-2A Visa Updates, the Civil Rights Division and USCIS MOA and more. AILA Doc. No. 10042163.
    AILA Doc. No. 10042163.
  • DOJ Files Complaint Alleging Employment Discrimination Regarding Employment Verification Requirements(24 KB - 4/19/2010)
    DOJ filed a lawsuit alleging that John Jay College, a NY public college, engaged in a pattern and practice of discrimination by requiring all non-U.S. citizens to present certain work authorization documents. AILA Doc. No. 10041970.
    AILA Doc. No. 10041970.
  • DOJ OIL Immigration Litigation Bulletin March 2010(324 KB - 4/19/2010)
    The DOJ OIL Immigration Litigation Bulletin for March 2010 includes case summaries, an article on the viability of “exceptions” to the INA’s exhaustion requirement after the Supreme Court’s Bowles decision and highlights from the EOIR FY 2009 Statistical Year Book. AILA Doc. No. 10041968.
    AILA Doc. No. 10041968.
  • DOJ OSC Issues Flyers on Refugees and Asylees Work Eligibility(444 KB - 4/7/2010)
    The DOJ Office of Special Counsel for Immigration Related Unfair Employment Practices (OSC) released two flyers, one for employees and one for employers, on employment eligibility for refugees and asylees, called “Refugees and Asylees Have the Right to Work.” AILA Doc. No. 10040765.
    AILA Doc. No. 10040765.
  • EOIR Fact Sheet on Immigration Judge Hiring Initiative(383 KB - 3/12/2010)
    EOIR issued a fact sheet on the immigration judge hiring initiative to fill vacant positions. AILA Doc. No. 10031261.
    AILA Doc. No. 10031261.
  • OSC Provides 10 Steps to Prevent Discriminatory Practices(323 KB - 3/5/2010)
    The Office of Special Council (OSC) for Immigration-Related Unfair Employment Practices offers ten steps to follow in an effort to prevent discrimination. OSC also remind businesses that DHS will enforce laws for hiring unauthorized workers. AILA Doc. No. 10030562.
    AILA Doc. No. 10030562.
  • EOIR Fact Sheet: Observing Immigration Court Hearings(24 KB - 2/19/2010)
    The Executive Office for Immigration Review issued a fact sheet outlining the procedures for observing immigration court hearings. AILA Doc. No. 10021966.
    AILA Doc. No. 10021966.
  • EOIR Announces Latest Disciplinary Actions under Rules of Professional Conduct(227 KB - 2/17/2010)
    EOIR announced that it had recently taken disciplinary action against 8 attorneys for violations of the Rules of Professional Conduct for immigration practitioners. AILA Doc. No. 10021763.
    AILA Doc. No. 10021763.
  • EOIR Announces New Assistant Chief Immigration Judge in San Francisco(49 KB - 2/16/2010)
    EOIR announced that beginning on 2/16/10, Immigration Judge Bette Kane Stockton will serve as the field Assistant Chief Immigration Judge (ACIJ) for the immigration courts in San Francisco, CA, Portland, OR, Seattle and Tacoma, WA, and Denver, CO.
    AILA Doc. No. 10021663.
  • BIA Establishes Temporary “Grace Period” for Weather-related Filing Delays (2/15/2010)
    BIA affords temporary “grace period” for weather-related delays for filings due between February 5 – 18, 2010. AILA Doc. No. 10021560.
    AILA Doc. No. 10021560.
  • DOJ Office of Special Counsel Winter 2010 Newsletter(832 KB - 2/1/2010)
    The Department of Justice Civil Rights Department recently released a newsletter outlining their work. The issue covers OSC’s work on E-Verify, TPS, No-Match, DOL, I-9 compliance and more. AILA Doc. No. 10020167.
    AILA Doc. No. 10020167.
  • Fact Sheet on EOIR’s Legal Orientation and Pro Bono Program(43 KB - 1/28/2010)
    On 1/27/10, EOIR issued a fact sheet on its Legal Orientation and Pro Bono Program, which includes four initiatives: the Legal Orientation Program (LOP), the BIA Pro Bono Project, the Unaccompanied Alien Children Initiative and the Model Hearing Program. AILA Doc. No. 10012869.
    AILA Doc. No. 10012869.
  • EOIR Haitian TPS Information Webpage (1/27/2010)
    EOIR announced that Haitian cases will continue to be adjudicated on a case-by-case basis, but EOIR will take action, as appropriate, in cases where a respondent is eligible for Temporary Protected Status (TPS). AILA Doc. No. 10012766.
    AILA Doc. No. 10012766.