Cases & Decisions, Amicus Briefs/Alerts
AILA Submits Amicus Brief on Administrative Closure Authority
AILA filed an amicus brief with other organizations in Matter of Castro-Tum, which the Attorney General had referred to himself for review. The brief argues that immigration judges have the authority to administratively close a case and that continuances are not an adequate substitute.
Cite as AILA Doc. No. 18032634.
Related Resources
- The Council Provides Practice Advisory on Motions for a Continuance
- American Immigration Council Submits Amicus Brief on Administrative Closure
- AG Refers BIA Decision to Himself for Review of Issues Relating to Administrative Closure Matter of Castro-Tum, 27 I&N Dec. 187 (A.G. 2018)
- BIA Vacates IJ's Order of Administrative Closure (Matter of Castro-Tum, 11/27/17)