DHS Withdraws Categorical Parole for Noncitizens Deemed Inadmissible
Advance copy of DHS notice stating that DHS is terminating the categorical parole programs for inadmissible noncitizens from Cuba, Haiti, Nicaragua, and Venezuela (CHNV) and their immediate family members.
EOIR Acting Director Sirce Owen issued Policy Memorandum (PM) 25-27 rescinding and canceling the 10/4/22 Director’s Memorandum (DM) 23-01 and reinstating the 8/16/19 PM 19-13 on the use of status dockets in immigration proceedings
The court held that the petitioner’s North Dakota conviction for possession of marijuana with intent to deliver qualified as a controlled substance offense rendering her removable under INA §237(a)(2)(B)(i) and ineligible for cancellation of removal. (Salinas v. Bondi, 3/19/25)
HHS notice of the shortening of the Refugee Cash Assistance (RCA) and Refugee Medical Assistance (RMA) eligibility period from 12 months to four months of assistance for participants who become eligible for ORR benefits 45 days after publication of this notice
On 2/19/25, ICE Acting Director Caleb Vitello issued a policy directive (ICE Directive 19010.3) to establish policy for the use of Body Worn Cameras (BWCs) by ICE Law Enforcement Officers and Agents (LEOs).
