Cases & Decisions, Federal Court Cases
The court held that judicial review of a Convention Against Torture (CAT) denial is available only when the petition also challenges a final removal order, and dismissed the petition for review aimed solely at the BIA’s CAT decision for lack of jurisdiction. (Hayles v. Att’y Gen., 6/22/26)
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AILA Blog
As Pride Month ends, AILA Board Member Ava Benach shares “ways all of us can do better to model inclusion and support for our LGBTQ+ siblings” and hopes we can “do a better job in our own lives, in our practices, with our employees, colleagues, the AILA community and, most importantly, our clients.”
6/29/26
AILA Doc. No. 26062906.
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Practice Resources
Selecting immigration case management software is a high-stakes decision. The right platform can improve client service and operations. Use this Innovation & Tech Committee checklist to guide your selection process, adapting the questions to your firm’s size, staffing, and technology environment.
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FR Regulations & Notices
USCIS final rule on registration requirements for certain noncitizens, effective 6/29/26. It adopts and modifies the 3/12/25 IFR designating a new registration form for noncitizens and additional documents that may serve as evidence of registration. Comments are due 8/28/26. (91 FR 39248, 6/29/26)
6/29/26
AILA Doc. No. 26062905.
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Professional Resources
Limited scope legal services in immigration law are a practical and ethical way for lawyers to assist clients by focusing on defined tasks with informed consent and compliance ethics rules. Learn how to ethically do limited representation before the EOIR and USCIS.
6/29/26
AILA Doc. No. 26062904.
Ethics
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Cases & Decisions, Federal Court Cases
The court held that the best reading of the INA crime of child abuse, child neglect, or child abandonment covers child endangerment, requires at least criminal negligence, and reaches nonparents, and denied the consolidated petitions for review. (Leon-Briviesca v. Blanche, 6/25/26)
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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 June 29, 2026.
6/29/26
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Cases & Decisions, Federal Court Cases
The court held that a motion captioned as a motion to reopen and premised on evidence not before the BIA when it dismissed an untimely appeal must be treated as such, making it timely, and remanded for the BIA to apply the motion-to-reopen standard. (Garcia Corrales v. Blanche, 6/24/26)
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Cases & Decisions, Federal Court Cases
The court held that photocopies of a bar complaint and letters, without proof they were sent or filed, did not satisfy Matter of Lozada’s requirement of an actually filed complaint and notice to counsel, and upheld the BIA’s denial of the motion to reopen. (Morris v. Blanche, 6/25/26)
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FR Regulations & Notices
USCIS 30-Day notice of extension without change of myE-Verify Program. Comments are due 7/27/26. (91 FR 38732, 6/26/26)
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Cases & Decisions, DOJ/EOIR Cases
The BIA denied reconsideration, holding that the IJ properly required corroboration of credible but unpersuasive testimony about an alleged forced abortion in China, and denied reopening absent ineffective assistance of counsel. Matter of Y–H–L–, 29 I&N Dec. 698 (BIA 2026)
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Cases & Decisions, DOJ/EOIR Cases
The BIA held that the respondent’s conviction for possession with intent to deliver a controlled substance was a particularly serious crime barring asylum and withholding, and affirmed the denial of CAT deferral absent public official acquiescence. Matter of G–L–C–, 29 I&N Dec. 717 (BIA 2026)
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Practice Resources
The CBP Committee provides a resource with strategies for practitioners following the June 23, 2026, US Supreme Court ruling that CBP officers do not need to meet the “clear and convincing” standard that an LPR has committed an inadmissible offense before deeming them an “applicant for admission.”
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FR Regulations & Notices
ORR NPRM on vetting UACs and UAC sponsors. It would authorize examining UACs for “gang-related” marks. For potential sponsors, it would require proof of income, update background check requirements, and list acceptable documents for proof of identity. Comments are due 8/25/26. (91 FR 38582, 6/26/26)
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Practice Resources
On June 25, 2026, the Supreme Court issued a decision allowing for the termination of Syria TPS. Please see alert for more details and implications for employees and employers.
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Agency Memos & Announcements
OFLC issued a reminder that the window to submit an H-2B Application for Temporary Employment Certification (Form ETA-9142B and appendices) requesting a work start date of 10/1/26 will be open from 7/3/26 at 12:00 AM ET to 7/5/26 at 11:59 PM ET. The announcement also included tips for filing.
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Agency Memos & Announcements
USCIS issued a policy alert (PA-2026-02) to update the policy manual to implement regulatory changes that reduce the time that an R-1 religious worker must remain outside the U.S. after reaching the 5-year statutory maximum period of stay from 1 year to no minimum period. Feedback is due 7/27/26.
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Press Releases
AILA President Jeff Joseph responded to the SCOTUS ruling that the federal government can turn away asylum seekers at ports of entry along the U.S.-Mexico border, calling it “a serious setback to U.S. asylum law and America's longstanding commitment to protect people fleeing persecution.”
6/26/26
AILA Doc. No. 26062602.
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Professional Resources
Overwhelmed by all the things you need to get done? AILA member Laura Kelley is here to teach you how to use time-blocking in your schedule to create healthy boundaries and get your daily work done.
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Practice Resources
On June 25, 2026, the Supreme Court issued a decision allowing for the termination of Haiti TPS. Please see alert for more details and implications for employees and employers.
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Cases & Decisions, DOJ/EOIR Cases
The BIA held that the IJ erred in denying DHS’s motion to pretermit the respondents’ asylum applications based on their potential eligibility for collateral relief, finding that was not a proper factor in ruling on such a motion. Matter of T–A–G–, et al., 29 I&N Dec. 715 (BIA 2026)
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Cases & Decisions, DOJ/EOIR Cases
The BIA held that a grant of withholding of removal under the INA is an important consideration in whether asylum may be denied as a matter of discretion, given the mitigating impact withholding has on the risk of future persecution. Matter of P–A–C–, 29 I&N Dec. 708 (BIA 2026)
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Cases & Decisions, DOJ/EOIR Cases
The BIA held that where a noncitizen subject to an asylum cooperative agreement (ACA) shows no individualized risk of harm in the country of removal, an evidentiary hearing is generally unnecessary to apply the safe third country bar. Matter of A–C–M–, 29 I&N Dec. 703 (BIA 2026)
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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 June 26, 2026.
6/26/26
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Practice Resources
This practice pointer reminds AILA members to consider motions to suppress in removal proceedings, highlighting recent federal caselaw, immigration court practice trends, and practical tips on pleadings, declarations, corroboration, subpoenas, and appeal preservation.
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