Cases & Decisions, DOJ/EOIR Cases
The BIA held that the respondent did not meet his burden to show he was not a danger to the community where he had a conviction and arrests for driving and boating under the influence and a very recent arrest for domestic assault. Matter of Morales Cuxun, 30 I&N Dec. 121 (BIA 2026)
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Cases & Decisions, DOJ/EOIR Cases
The BIA held it does not retain jurisdiction after remanding the record to the immigration court, and that IJ’s issuance of a new decision on remand without another hearing did not violate the remand order or deprive respondent of due process. Matter of C–M–H–H–, 30 I&N Dec. 124 (BIA 2026)
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Agency Memos & Announcements
DOJ filed a suit against the State of Maryland, MD AG Anthony Brown, the MD Police Training and Standards Commission, Prince George’s County, and Montgomery County, over laws that require federal officers to provide identification and prohibit them from wearing masks. (U.S.A. v. Maryland, 10/1/26)
10/5/26
AILA Doc. No. 26100503.
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Cases & Decisions, DOJ/EOIR Cases
The BIA held the IJ properly denied cancellation under INA §240A(a) in exercising discretion, where respondent’s significant equities were outweighed by money laundering and alien smuggling, a child abuse conviction, and lack of candor. Matter of Cornejo-Aguilar, 30 I&N Dec. 105 (BIA 2026)
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Agency Memos & Announcements
E-Verify announced that on 1/11/27, USCIS will dispose of E-Verify records for cases last updated on or before 12/31/16. Employers have until 1/8/27 to download effected case records from E-Verify.
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Immigration News
Aggregated local and national media coverage of major immigration law news stories being discussed throughout the U.S. on October 5, 2026.
10/5/26
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Cases & Decisions, DOJ/EOIR Cases
The BIA held that an IJ may pretermit an application for asylum and withholding of removal without the filing of a motion by DHS, and affirmed the pretermission where the respondent did not set forth prima facie claims for the relief sought. Matter of G–R–B–, 30 I&N Dec. 102 (BIA 2026)
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Liaison Minutes
AILA’s CBP Committee provides an agenda in advance of the planned meeting with CBP’s Office of Field Operations on October 23, 2026.
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FR Regulations & Notices
Memorandum for DOS, DHS, and HHS secretaries with the presidential determination of the admission of up to 17,500 refugees in FY27. Admissions will be primarily allocated to Afrikaners. (91 FR 63119, 10/2/26)
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Agency Memos & Announcements
DOS updated its webpage on countries subject to visa bonds. The countries are unchanged. Bonds increased to $10,000, $15,000, 0r $20,000, reflecting the final rule. DOS also removed the FIFA World Cup exception, added a section on third-party payment, and edited sections on breach and compliance.
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FR Regulations & Notices
DHS notice that the DHS Secretary has determined it is necessary to waive certain legal requirements in order to construct barriers and roads near the international border in the U.S. Border Patrol El Pasor Sector of New Mexico. The waiver is effective 10/2/26. (91 FR 62739, 10/2/26)
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Chapter Documents
San Diego Chapter bylaws.
10/2/26
AILA Doc. No. 10060155.
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Immigration News
Aggregated local and national media coverage of major immigration law news stories being discussed throughout the U.S. on October 2, 2026.
10/2/26
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Find upcoming political engagement opportunities for AILA members, including virtual phone banks, text banks, and other activities coordinated by SCOPE and AILA chapters nationwide as the 2026 midterm elections approach.
10/2/26
AILA Doc. No. 26093003.
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