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EOIR Rescinds Memo on Language Access in Immigration Court
EOIR Acting Director Sirce Owen issued Policy Memorandum (PM) 25-20 rescinding and canceling the 6/6/23 Director’s Memorandum (DM) 23-02, which provided guidance to IJs regarding language access issues in immigration court proceedings. The memo states: “However well-intentioned DM 23-02 may have been, its inappropriate direction, questionable lawfulness, and paternalistic and patronizing tone do not support its retention.” The memo notes that EOIR will continue to adhere to the DOJ’s Language Access Plan.
Cite as AILA Doc. No. 25020700.