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U.S. Shutdown Triggers Patchwork Operations in Immigration Courts

Immigration courts are operating inconsistently despite a DOJ directive labeling EOIR staff essential.

La Administración Trump mantiene casi 30.000 personas en los centros de detención de inmigrantes en todo el país. En su gran mayoría estas personas no están acusadas ni han sido condenadas por delitos, y podrían salir bajo libertad supervisada hasta que les llegue la fecha de una audiencia en los tribunales de migración. EFE/Etienne Laurent/Archivo
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Overview

  • The federal government shut down at midnight after Congress failed to pass spending bills, and the Senate is not set to resume votes until Friday.
  • Detained dockets are largely proceeding, but many non-detained hearings were suspended or delayed in places like Atlanta and Annandale, while some New York courtrooms continued.
  • Confusion grew for immigrants and attorneys as access and guidance varied by courthouse, including restricted entry at 290 Broadway in New York and postponements noted by Judge Michelle Lakomy in Virginia.
  • The American Immigration Council warned that a prolonged lapse could force rescheduling of tens of thousands of cases, recalling at least 80,000 suspensions in 2019 with 3.4 million matters now pending.
  • The U.S. Embassy in Mexico said scheduled passport and visa services will continue as conditions allow, with limited social media updates and the possibility of delays at eight consulates and the Mexico City embassy.