In a recent ruling, U.S. District Judge Randolph D. Moss of the District of Columbia dismissed claims against the Trump administration’s decision to terminate or restructure five legal services programs under the U.S. Department of Justice. These programs are aimed at assisting noncitizens in deportation proceedings. Judge Moss stated that plaintiffs “may not circumvent the Tucker Act or the APA’s reviewability bar by reframing an alleged statutory violation as a constitutional claim.” This decision has significant implications for the availability of legal assistance to noncitizens facing deportation.
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