Category Archives: Prosecutorial discretion

BREAKING: Janet Napolitano said eligible undocumented immigrants can apply for deferred deportation August 15, 2012

Posted on July 19, 2012 by Mike Baker

From Fronteras Desk: Secretary Napolitano testified before the House Judiciary Committee, mostly related to deferred deportation and temporary work permits for undocumented immigrants brought here as children. Unsurprisingly, Democrats praised Napolitano and Republicans were harshly critical. Arizona Congressman Ben Quayle … Continue reading →

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Deferred Action Process for Young People Who Are Low Enforcement Priorities

Posted on June 16, 2012 by Mike Baker

Release Date: June 15, 2012 WASHINGTON— Secretary of Homeland Security Janet Napolitano today announced that effective immediately, certain young people who were brought to the United States as young children, do not present a risk to national security or public safety, and meet … Continue reading →

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DHS prosecutorial discretion enforcement policies and practices.

Posted on March 22, 2012 by Mike Baker

CLINIC recently posted a Prosecutorial Discretion Toolkit on its website that contains the government documents, articles, sample letters and motions, practice advisories and other materials to help nonprofit attorneys, accredited representatives and advocates understand DHS prosecutorial discretion enforcement policies and … Continue reading →

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ICE Issues Memorandum, Provides Guidance on Prosecutorial Discretion; EOIR Issues Statement in Support

Posted on November 23, 2011 by Mike Baker

On November 17, 2011, Principal Legal Advisor Peter S. Vincent at U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) issued a memorandum concerning case-by-case review of both incoming and pending cases for compliance with ICE’s civil enforcement priorities as set forth by … Continue reading →

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White House and Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Take Action to Ease Deportation Policies

Posted on August 24, 2011 by Mike Baker

On August 18, 2011, the White House and Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Secretary Janet Napolitano announced steps that the Administration is taking to focus its efforts on removing criminal and other “high-risk” individuals and not “low-priority cases,” such as … Continue reading →

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