Appeals Board Says No-Shows Shouldn't End Removal Case
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The Board of Immigration Appeals ruled that an immigration judge erred by terminating removal proceedings. The judge should have held in absentia proceedings instead.
Appeals Board Says No-Shows Shouldn't End Removal Case
An immigration judge erred by terminating removal proceedings without prejudice after neither the noncitizen nor the U.S. Department of Homeland Security appeared, the Board of Immigration Appeals ruled. The judge should have held in absentia proceedings instead.
Importance of In Absentia Proceedings
In absentia proceedings are a crucial step in the removal process. They allow the court to consider the case and make a decision, even if one party does not appear in court.
What This Means for Immigrants
This ruling highlights the importance of appearing in court for immigrants. If an immigrant does not appear in court, their case may be heard in their absence, and they may be deported from the country.
What to do next
- Appeal to Board of Immigration Appeals — Order
- Cancellation of Removal for Lawful Permanent Residents — Order
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Source: law360.com