Furthermore, the DHS clarified that it will continue to enforce the country’s immigration laws throughout the review process.
The suspension covers most noncitizens with deportation orders except those who entered the United States af
Individuals who voluntarily waived their rights to remain in the U.S. and those who have been determined for removal by the Acting ICE Director are also excluded from the moratorium.
“We must ensure that our removal resources are directed to the Department’s highest enforcement priorities…The process shall provide for assessments of alternatives to
removal including, but not limited to, staying or reopening cases, alternative forms of detention, custodial detention, whether to grant temporary deferred action or other appropriate action,” reads Pekoske’s memorandum.
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