Category Archives: Prosecutorial discretion

ICE Issues Memorandum, Provides Guidance on Prosecutorial Discretion; EOIR Issues Statement in Support

Posted on November 23, 2011 by

On November 17, 2011, Principal Legal Advisor Peter S. Vincent at U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) issued a memorandum concerning case-by-case review of both incoming and pending cases for compliance with ICE’s civil enforcement priorities as set forth by … Continue reading →

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White House and Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Take Action to Ease Deportation Policies

Posted on August 24, 2011 by

On August 18, 2011, the White House and Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Secretary Janet Napolitano announced steps that the Administration is taking to focus its efforts on removing criminal and other “high-risk” individuals and not “low-priority cases,” such as … Continue reading →

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ICE Memo on Exercising Prosecutorial Discretion Consistent with the Civil Immigration Enforcement Priorities

Posted on July 24, 2011 by

Memorandum by Director John Morton issuing guidance to ICE personnel on the exercise of prosecutorial discretion. The memo also sets forth which agency employees may exercise prosecutorial discretion and what factors should be considered. ICE 6/17/11 Here is a June … Continue reading →

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ICE Memo on Prosecutorial Discretion Regarding Certain Victims, Witnesses, and Plaintiffs

Posted on July 24, 2011 by

ICE 6/17/11 memo from Director John Morton setting policy on the exercise of prosecutorial discretion in removal cases involving victims and witnesses of crime, including domestic violence, and individuals involved in non-frivolous efforts related to civil rights protection.

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