Supreme Court Leaves Immigration Court Restrictions in Place

The U.S. Supreme Court has declined to intervene in a dispute over administrative closure, a practice that allows immigration judges to temporarily remove deportation cases from their active dockets. The October 27 decision leaves a nationwide restriction in place while litigation continues. This could affect people waiting for decisions on family based petitions or other immigration benefits, as their removal proceedings may continue before those applications are resolved. The Court has not yet issued a final ruling on the underlying legal dispute.