DOJ Updates Immigration Hearing Rules with New Judge Role
Published Date: 4/30/2026
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The Department of Justice has made official some important updates to the rules for the Office of the Chief Administrative Hearing Officer, including creating a new Chief Administrative Law Judge position. These changes, effective April 30, 2026, mostly fix technical details and clarify how things work. If you’re involved in immigration hearings, these updates might affect how cases are handled but won’t change any fees or deadlines.
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