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Prosecutorial discretion: When there is ‘no hope’ in removal/deportation proceedings

By IMMIGRATION CORNER | By Michael J. Gurfinkel | May 25, 2014 - 12:00am

When a person is placed in removal/deportation, they typically go in front of the immigration judge (IJ) to demonstrate why they should not be deported or removed, such as they are immediately eligible for a green...

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'Prosecutorial discretion' also available for gay and lesbian partners

By IMMIGRATION CORNER | By Michael J. Gurfinkel | October 7, 2012 - 12:00am

In June 2011, John Morton, the Director of Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) issued a memo on “prosecutorial discretion,” whereby ICE would refrain from going after, or removingdeporting, certain...

Opinion

Ninth Circuit asks DHS if it intends to exercise 'prosecutorial discretion' on cases pending before the court

By IMMIGRATION CORNER | By Michael J. Gurfinkel | February 12, 2012 - 12:00am

On Feb. 6, 2012, the Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals (which is one level below the US Supreme Court) published five separate decisions, requesting that the government advise the court on whether, “the government...

Opinion

ICE issues additional guidance on 'prosecutorial discretion'

By IMMIGRATION CORNER | By Michael J. Gurfinkel | December 11, 2011 - 12:00am

On November 17, 2011, Peter S. Vincent, Principal Legal Advisor at US Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) issued a memorandum that provides additional guidance on conducting a case-by-case review of incoming...

Opinion

Prosecutorial discretion: Amnesty or leniency?

By IMMIGRATION CORNER | By Michael J. Gurfinkel | August 28, 2011 - 12:00am

There has been much discussion and confusion over the recent policies and memoranda from U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) concerning “prosecutorial discretion.”

Opinion

ICE to start showing 'mercy' in deciding whether to deport/remove people

By IMMIGRATION CORNER | By Michael J. Gurfinkel | July 3, 2011 - 12:00am

On June 17, 2011, John Morton, the Director of US Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) issued a memo to all ICE personnel about exercising “prosecutorial discretion” in deciding whether or not to...

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