Board of Immigration Appeals

The Board of Immigration Appeals has overruled its own precedent, holding that non-citizens convicted of aggravated felonies are inadmissible. The reversal changes how long-standing precedent is applied in removal proceedings and could affect many pending immigration cases. Immigration advocates and restrictionist groups are closely watching the ruling for its broader impact on deportation policy.

A recent ruling by the Board of Immigration Appeals could leave detained immigrants in a bind over bond. Legal observers warn the decision may create a catch-22, where immigrants cannot secure release without meeting conditions that are difficult or impossible to satisfy while in custody. Immigration attorneys are closely watching how the ruling affects bond hearings.