The U.S. Supreme Court recently affirmed that the 30-day statutory deadline for contesting deportation orders in withholding of removal cases is triggered when the U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) issues a final administrative review order. The decision clarifies that the countdown does not commence at the conclusion of the Board of Immigration Appeals proceedings, as previously contested. This significant ruling provides clarity to immigration law practitioners navigating the complexities of removal proceedings.
The decision is poised to have substantial implications for legal timelines and procedures within immigration law. For additional details, further information is available here.