EOIR Publishes Proposed Rule on Reopening Based on Ineffective Assistance of Counsel

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Submitted by Alexander J. Segal on August 7, 2016 - 7:30pm

On July 28, 2016, the EOIR published a proposed rule (81 FR 49556) that sets to create standards for reopening immigration proceedings based on ineffective assistance of counsel claims. The EOIR will accept public comments on the proposal until September 26, 2016. The EOIR will take the comments into account in publishing a final rule.

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EOIR Publishes Proposed Rule on Reopening Based on Ineffective Assistance of Counsel