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  • DOJ and ICE Reach $4.5 Million Agreement with Pilgrim’s Pride(31 KB - 12/31/2009)
    On 12/30/09, ICE announced that the U. S. Attorney's Office, Eastern District of Texas, Pilgrim's Pride Corporation, and ICE have reached a non-prosecution agreement to resolve an investigation with respect to the hiring and employment of unauthorized aliens at Pilgrim's Pride's plants in the Eastern District of Texas. AILA Doc. No. 09123164.
    AILA Doc. No. 09123164.
  • EOIR Swears in 6 New IJs(45 KB - 12/18/2009)
    On 12/14/09, EOIR announced that it swore in the following six immigration judges on 12/11/09: Barry J. Pettinato (Charlotte Immigration Court), David H. Burke (Lancaster Immigration Court), Joyce A. Bakke Varzandeh, Monica M. Little, Tara Naselow-Nahas, and Kevin W. Riley (Los Angeles Immigration Court). AILA Doc. No. 09121865.
    AILA Doc. No. 09121865.
  • EOIR Fact Sheet: EOIR at a Glance(30 KB - 12/15/2009)
    On 12/14/09, The Executive Office for Immigration Review (EOIR) issued a fact sheet on the structure of EOIR and a broad outline of EOIR’s responsibilities. AILA Doc. No. 09121564.
    AILA Doc. No. 09121564.
  • DOJ Releases Video on Protections against Immigration-Related Workplace Discrimination(211 KB - 12/9/2009)
    On 12/7/09, DOJ announced the release of a video aimed at educating employers about worker rights and employer responsibilities under the INA anti-discrimination provision. The half-hour video, available online and in DVD format, describes the types of discrimination prohibited and how employers can avoid discriminatory practices. AILA Doc. No. 09120965.
    AILA Doc. No. 09120965.
  • EOIR Announces Latest Disciplinary Actions under Rules of Professional Conduct(50 KB - 12/8/2009)
    On 11/30/09, EOIR announced that it had recently taken disciplinary action against 18 attorneys for violations of the Rules of Professional Conduct for immigration practitioners. AILA Doc. No. 09120864.
    AILA Doc. No. 09120864.
  • EOIR to Open Immigration Court in Lumpkin, GA(22 KB - 12/7/2009)
    On 12/4/09, EOIR announced that it will open the Stewart Immigration Court in Lumpkin, Georgia, on 1/11/10. AILA Doc. No. 09120761.
    AILA Doc. No. 09120761.
  • EOIR to Open Immigration Court in the Northern Mariana Islands(39 KB - 11/30/2009)
    EOIR will open the Saipan Immigration Court in Saipan, Northern Mariana Islands, on 11/30/09. The Saipan Immigration Court will conduct immigration court proceedings for respondents in the Northern Mariana Islands. AILA Doc. No. 09113062.
    AILA Doc. No. 09113062.
  • EOIR Announces Latest Disciplinary Actions under Rules of Professional Conduct(50 KB - 11/23/2009)
    On 10/26/09, EOIR announced that it had recently taken disciplinary action against 12 attorneys for violations of the Rules of Professional Conduct for immigration practitioners. Two attorneys were reinstated. AILA Doc. No. 09112366.
    AILA Doc. No. 09112366.
  • Michael C. McGoings Selected for Position of Deputy Chief Immigration Judge, EOIR (11/10/2009)
    The Executive Office for Immigration Review has informed AILA that Immigration Judge Michael C. McGoings has been selected for the position of Deputy Chief Immigration Judge. AILA Doc. No. 09111062.
    AILA Doc. No. 09111062.
  • DOJ OIL Immigration Litigation Bulletin June – July 2009(374 KB - 10/21/2009)
    DOJ OIL issues Immigration Litigation Bulletin for June – July 2009. The publication is intended to keep litigating attorneys within the DOJ and DHS informed about immigration litigation matters. AILA Doc. No. 09102170.
    AILA Doc. No. 09102170.
  • EOIR Fact Sheet on the Office of the Chief Administrative Hearing Officer(49 KB - 10/15/2009)
    EOIR issued a revised fact sheet on the Office of the Chief Administrative Hearing Officer (OCAHO) within the EOIR. OCAHO’s administrative law judges handle cases related to employer sanctions, document fraud, unfair immigration-related employment practices, and international marriage brokerage. AILA Doc. No. 09101562.
    AILA Doc. No. 09101562.
  • EOIR Fact Sheet: Who Can Represent Aliens in Removal Proceedings(96 KB - 10/2/2009)
    The Executive Office of Immigration Review Released a Fact Sheet outlining who may represent individuals in removal proceedings. AILA Doc. No. 09100218.
    AILA Doc. No. 09100218.
  • DOJ Awards Education Campaign Grants to Fight Immigration-Related Employment Discrimination(48 KB - 9/29/2009)
    On 9/28/09 the Justice Department announced that it has awarded $723,000 in grants to twelve groups serving communities throughout the country, to conduct public education programs for workers and employers about federal protections against immigration-related job discrimination. AILA Doc. No. 09092960.
    AILA Doc. No. 09092960.
  • EOIR Fact Sheet on Fraud and Abuse Program(27 KB - 9/25/2009)
    On September 25, 2009, EOIR released a Fact Sheet outlining its new Fraud and Abuse Program, which aims to identify and refer claims of fraud encountered by EOIR. AILA Doc. No. 09092566.
    AILA Doc. No. 09092566.
  • New Chief Immigration Judge Sworn In by Attorney General Holder(41 KB - 9/17/2009)
    On 9/17/09 Attorney General Holder administered the oath of office to EOIR’s newly-appointed Chief Immigration Judge Brian M. O’Leary at an investiture ceremony held at EOIR Headquarters. The Attorney General appointed Brian M. O’Leary as EOIR’s Chief Immigration Judge effective July 5, 2009. AILA Doc. No. 09091770.
    AILA Doc. No. 09091770.
  • DOJ Commemorates Fifteen Years of the Violence Against Women Act(51 KB - 9/15/2009)
    On 9/14/09 DOJ commemorated the 15th anniversary of VAWA which was signed into law on 9/13/94. This critical legislation was created in recognition of the severity of the crimes associated with domestic violence, sexual assault and stalking. AILA Doc. No. 09091561.
    AILA Doc. No. 09091561.
  • EOIR Appoints Robin M. Stutman as New General Counsel(54 KB - 8/31/2009)
    On 8/31/09 EOIR announced that Robin M. Stutman was appointed as General Counsel. For EOIR. AILA Doc. No. 09083162.
    AILA Doc. No. 09083162.
  • Attorney General Appoints John H. Guendelsberger as New BIA Member (8/3/2009)
    Attorney General Eric H. Holder, Jr., announced on August 3, 2009, the appointment John H. Guendelsberger as a new member of the Board of Immigration Appeals (BIA). AILA Doc. No. 09080369.
    AILA Doc. No. 09080369.
  • Acting EOIR Director Snow Responds to NYT Article Regarding Stress Suffered by Overburdened IJs (7/24/2009)
    EOIR posted a letter from Thomas Snow, Acting Director, EOIR, to the editor of The New York Times regarding a 7/10/09 article titled “Immigration Judges under Strain.” AILA Doc. No. 09072462.
    AILA Doc. No. 09072462.
  • EOIR Notice Warns Against Notarios(73 KB - 7/22/2009)
    A 7/22/09 EOIR notice warns the public that notarios, visa consultants and immigration consultants are not attorneys, and advises that only attorneys or qualified representatives are able to provide representation before the immigration court. The notice is also available en Español. AILA Doc. No. 09072265.
    AILA Doc. No. 09072265.
  • Attorney General Holder Appoints New Chief Immigration Judge(221 KB - 7/1/2009)
    On 7/1/09 Attorney General Eric Holder announced the appointment of Brian M. O’Leary as the Executive Office for Immigration Review’s (EOIR) Chief Immigration Judge. AILA Doc. No. 09070167.
    AILA Doc. No. 09070167.
  • EOIR Releases Update on 22 Improvement Measures(267 KB - 6/12/2009)
    On 6/5/09 EOIR released a fact sheet regarding its progress in implementing twenty-two improvement measures that were developed in August 2006 to bolster the quality and efficiency of the immigration courts and the BIA. AILA Doc. No. 09061238.
    AILA Doc. No. 09061238.
  • DOJ Press Release Regarding AG Holder's Decision to Withdraw Matter of Compean(29 KB - 6/5/2009)
    A 6/3/09 DOJ press release announces Attorney General Eric Holder's decision to vacate Matter of Compean, as well as his intention to initiate a new rulemaking process for regulations to govern claims of ineffective assistance of counsel in removal proceedings.
    AILA Doc. No. 09060561.
  • EOIR Posts Immigration Judge Benchbook Online(47 KB - 6/4/2009)
    On June 4 , 2009, The Executive Office for Immigration Review posted the “Immigration Judge Benchbook” online. AILA InfoNet Doc. No. 09060420.
    AILA Doc. No. 09060420.
  • Juan Osuna Moves from EOIR to the Office of Immigration Litigation(37 KB - 5/22/2009)
    On 5/22/09, Tony West, Assistant Attorney General (AAG) for the Justice Department’s Civil Division, announced four new members of the Division’s leadership team, including Juan Osuna as DAAG for the Office of Immigration Litigation (OIL). AILA Doc. No. 09052267.
    AILA Doc. No. 09052267.
  • EOIR Announces Swearing in of Ten Immigration Judges(39 KB - 4/27/2009)
    EOIR announced that ten new immigration judges were sworn in on 4/24/09 to serve in nine immigration courts nationwide. AILA Doc. No. 09042763.
    AILA Doc. No. 09042763.
  • EOIR Fact Sheet on the Office of the Chief Administrative Hearing Officer(66 KB - 3/23/2009)
    A 3/18/09 EOIR fact sheet provides an overview of the function of the Office of the Chief Administrative Hearing Officer, which handles cases related to employer sanctions, document fraud, and unfair immigration-related employment practices. AILA Doc. No. 09032363.
    AILA Doc. No. 09032363.
  • EOIR Announces Cleveland Immigration Court has Administrative Control Over all Ohio Cases(49 KB - 3/20/2009)
    On 3/20/09 EOIR announced that beginning 4/6/09 the Cleveland Immigration Court will have administrative control of all cases within Ohio. AILA Doc. No. 09032069.
    AILA Doc. No. 09032069.
  • EOIR Fact Sheet on Disciplinary Program and Professional Conduct Rules for Attorneys and Representatives(39 KB - 3/20/2009)
    On 3/20/09 EOIR released a fact sheet that provides an overview of grounds for disciplining attorneys and representatives, complaints about immigration attorneys or representatives, initiating disciplinary proceedings, requesting a hearing, appealing a disciplinary decision and more. AILA Doc. No. 09032068.
    AILA Doc. No. 09032068.
  • DOJ Press Release Announces New FOIA Guidelines to Favor Disclosure and Transparency (3/20/2009)
    This DOJ press release announces the issuance of comprehensive new FOIA guidelines on March 19, 2009, that direct all executive branch departments and agencies to apply a presumption of openness when administering the FOIA. AILA Doc. No. 09032062.
    AILA Doc. No. 09032062.
  • DOJ Announces Swearing in of Deputy Attorney General and Associate Attorney General (3/18/2009)
    The DOJ announced that David Ogden was sworn in as the Deputy Attorney General and Thomas Perrelli was sworn in as the Associate Attorney General on 3/13/09. AILA Doc. No. 09031864.
    AILA Doc. No. 09031864.
  • EOIR Fact Sheet on Video Teleconferencing(60 KB - 3/17/2009)
    A 3/13/09 EOIR fact sheet provides an overview of the law authorizing hearings conducted using video teleconferencing and the role of video teleconferencing in the Criminal Alien Program. AILA Doc. No. 09031767.
    AILA Doc. No. 09031767.
  • Michael C. McGoings Appointed As Acting Chief Immigration Judge (3/16/2009)
    In February 2009, Michael C. McGoings was appointed as acting Chief Immigration Judge, replacing Judge Thomas Snow. AILA Doc. No. 09031668.
    AILA Doc. No. 09031668.
  • DOJ Announces Investiture of Three New Immigration Judges(32 KB - 2/17/2009)
    DOJ announced that on 2/13/09 Acting Chief Immigration Judge Thomas Snow administered the oath of office to Thomas W. Janas (Cleveland Immigration Court) John R. O’Malley (Kansas City Immigration Court) and Rene D. Mateo (Miami Immigration Court). AILA Doc. No. 09021766.
    AILA Doc. No. 09021766.
  • Recently Confirmed Attorney General Holder's Remarks to DOJ Employees(26 KB - 2/3/2009)
    The remarks of recently confirmed Attorney General Eric Holder to DOJ employees, upon his return to the department. AILA Doc. No. 09020364.
    AILA Doc. No. 09020364.
  • EOIR Releases Bios for Office of the General Counsel Staff(67 KB - 1/29/2009)
    In January 2009, DOJ released a fact sheet with biographical information for the Acting General Counsel and Associate General Counsels. AILA Doc. No. 09012972.
    AILA Doc. No. 09012972.
  • EOIR Fact Sheet on Asylum, Withholding of Removal and CAT(108 KB - 1/26/2009)
    A 1/15/09 EOIR fact sheet provides basic information on asylum and withholding of removal relief, as well as Convention Against Torture (CAT) protections. AILA Doc. No. 09012635.
    AILA Doc. No. 09012635.
  • EOIR Release on Final Rule Regarding Professional Conduct for Practitioners(253 KB - 1/7/2009)
    A 1/6/09 EOIR news release addresses the DOJ final rule that amends rules and procedures concerning professional conduct for attorneys and other representatives who practice before the Board of Immigration Appeals and the immigration courts. AILA Doc. No. 09010662.
    AILA Doc. No. 09010662.