EOIR Releases Updated Fact Sheet on Observing Court Hearings

In June 2026, EOIR released an updated fact sheet on observing court hearings. Notably, this version permits people to observe web-only hearings over Webex. It explicitly states that observers will not be permitted to attend via Webex if the judge, respondent, or counsel is appearing in a physical courtroom.

In September 2026, EOIR posted an updated fact sheet which changed the email address for all media-related inquiries to EOIR.Press.Secretary@usdoj.gov.