Federal courts are poised to reshape the landscape of immigration policies in 2024, with the Biden administration’s contentious migrant release strategies taking center stage. Meanwhile, an unexpected twist awaits in a U.S. Supreme Court case that, though seemingly unrelated, looms large over the world of immigration appeals.
Top 4 Immigration Cases To Watch In 2024: Appeal of DHS Release Policies
As the Biden administration grapples with an unprecedented surge in migrant arrivals at the southern border, all eyes turn to the Eleventh Circuit’s deliberation on the fate of two crucial U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) policies. Dubbed “parole plus alternatives to detention” and “parole with conditions,” these policies permit rapid processing and release of migrants.
However, a Florida federal judge, T. Kent Wetherell II, dealt a blow by blocking both policies, asserting they exceeded the administration’s authority and violated the Immigration and Nationality Act. The high-stakes battle unfolds as Customs and Border Protection facilities struggle under the weight of a staggering 12,000 migrant encounters in a single day, spotlighting the urgent need for effective policies.
Chevron Deference’s Fate Will Affect Immigration Court Rulings
In a legal twist with potential far-reaching consequences, immigration attorneys closely monitor the U.S. Supreme Court’s consideration of eliminating the decades-old Chevron deference. Originating from a challenge to a 2021 NOAA fishing boat surveillance rule, this decision could liberate circuit courts from deferring to Board of Immigration Appeals judgments.
