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- 1US Immigration Board Lets Judges Dismiss Asylum Claims Without DHS Motion▼BIA Rules Immigration Judges Can Pretermit Asylum Claims Without a DHS Motion
The US Board of Immigration Appeals has ruled that immigration judges can pretermit — effectively dismiss — asylum applications on their own, without a motion from the Department of Homeland Security. The decision expands judges' authority to reject claims at the outset. Immigration practitioners say it could speed up case dismissals and narrow protections for asylum seekers, prompting debate among lawyers and advocates over its practical impact.