Former Immigration Judges and BIA Members Submit Amicus Brief in Case Challenging New Asylum Rule

More than 30 former immigration judges and BIA members submitted an amicus brief in Pangea Legal Services, et. al. v. DHS, et. al. arguing that the new DHS and DOJ final rule on procedures for asylum, withholding of removal, and CAT protection (85 FR 80274) purports to address problems that either do not exist or can be resolved under existing regulations.

Related Resources

• DHS and DOJ Final Rule on Procedures for Asylum, Withholding of Removal, and CAT Protection (85 FR 80274, 12/11/20)
• AILA Press Statement: New Rule Spells Death for the Asylum System - AILA and the Council Urge the Biden Administration to Prioritize Its Undoing - December 10, 2020