EOIR Notice of Proposed Rulemaking Allowing Immigration Judges to Impose Monetary Penalties for Findings of Contempt

EOIR NPRM that would allow immigration judges to impose monetary penalties on individuals who are found in contempt. The proposed rule states that monetary penalties could be imposed on attorneys, defendants, and witnesses present in the courtroom. Comments are due 9/28/26. (91 FR 47979, 7/30/26)

DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE

Executive Office for Immigration Review

8 CFR Parts 1003 and 1103

[Docket No. EOIR–26–AB02; Dir. Order No. 07–2026]

RIN 1125–AB02

Civil Money Penalty for Actions in Contempt of an Immigration Judge’s Proper Exercise of Authority

AGENCY: Executive Office for Immigration Review, Department of Justice.

ACTION: Notice of proposed rulemaking.