The federal government shutdown has caused the already congested immigration judicial system to come to a halt with little exception. The shutdown which is principally caused by disagreement over immigration policy, President Trump wants the border wall, the Democrats want a more comprehensive border security plan (no wall).
The Department of Justice, Executive Office of Immigration Review (EOIR) released a judicial notice entitled, “Immigration Court Operating Status During Lapse in Appropriations”. The notice states:
During the current lapse in appropriations, the following operating status is in place for EOIR:
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