Severing Previously Consolidated Immigration Court Cases
Severance divides a consolidated Immigration Court matter back into separate individual cases. This page explains current Immigration Court procedure and preservation.
Severance divides a consolidated Immigration Court matter back into separate individual cases. The Immigration Court can sever cases in its discretion or at the request of one or both parties. A severance motion should explain why continued joint adjudication is no longer appropriate.
Core Rule
severance of consolidated cases core rule begins with this rule: Severance divides a consolidated Immigration Court matter back into separate individual cases. For severance of consolidated cases, counsel should describe the triggering fact. The severance of consolidated cases presentation should attach the relevant record. A severance of consolidated cases motion should state the requested ruling.
severance of consolidated cases core rule also reflects this point: A severance motion should explain why continued joint adjudication is no longer appropriate. In severance of consolidated cases, the record should preserve a timely objection. During severance of consolidated cases, counsel should explain the practical prejudice. The judge addressing severance of consolidated cases should separate procedure from merits.
severance of consolidated cases core rule remains subject to this principle: A copy of the severance request should be filed for each affected case and should be submitted as far in advance of deadlines as practicable. After severance of consolidated cases, counsel should address the opposing position. Any dispute about severance of consolidated cases should request an express finding. Appellate preservation for severance of consolidated cases should update the court if facts change.
Authority
severance of consolidated cases authority begins with this rule: The Immigration Court can sever cases in its discretion or at the request of one or both parties. For severance of consolidated cases, counsel should attach the relevant record. The severance of consolidated cases presentation should state the requested ruling. A severance of consolidated cases motion should preserve a timely objection.
severance of consolidated cases authority also reflects this point: Changes in counsel, relief theories, hearing readiness, conflicts, or materially different factual issues can be relevant to case-management concerns. In severance of consolidated cases, the record should explain the practical prejudice. During severance of consolidated cases, counsel should separate procedure from merits. The judge addressing severance of consolidated cases should address the opposing position.
severance of consolidated cases authority remains subject to this principle: Severance divides a consolidated Immigration Court matter back into separate individual cases. After severance of consolidated cases, counsel should request an express finding. Any dispute about severance of consolidated cases should update the court if facts change. Appellate preservation for severance of consolidated cases should confirm the ruling on the record.
Trigger
severance of consolidated cases trigger begins with this rule: A severance motion should explain why continued joint adjudication is no longer appropriate. For severance of consolidated cases, counsel should state the requested ruling. The severance of consolidated cases presentation should preserve a timely objection. A severance of consolidated cases motion should explain the practical prejudice.
severance of consolidated cases trigger also reflects this point: A copy of the severance request should be filed for each affected case and should be submitted as far in advance of deadlines as practicable. In severance of consolidated cases, the record should separate procedure from merits. During severance of consolidated cases, counsel should address the opposing position. The judge addressing severance of consolidated cases should request an express finding.
severance of consolidated cases trigger remains subject to this principle: The Immigration Court can sever cases in its discretion or at the request of one or both parties. After severance of consolidated cases, counsel should update the court if facts change. Any dispute about severance of consolidated cases should confirm the ruling on the record. Appellate preservation for severance of consolidated cases should make a focused proffer.
Record
severance of consolidated cases record begins with this rule: Changes in counsel, relief theories, hearing readiness, conflicts, or materially different factual issues can be relevant to case-management concerns. For severance of consolidated cases, counsel should preserve a timely objection. The severance of consolidated cases presentation should explain the practical prejudice. A severance of consolidated cases motion should separate procedure from merits.
severance of consolidated cases record also reflects this point: Severance divides a consolidated Immigration Court matter back into separate individual cases. In severance of consolidated cases, the record should address the opposing position. During severance of consolidated cases, counsel should request an express finding. The judge addressing severance of consolidated cases should update the court if facts change.
severance of consolidated cases record remains subject to this principle: A severance motion should explain why continued joint adjudication is no longer appropriate. After severance of consolidated cases, counsel should confirm the ruling on the record. Any dispute about severance of consolidated cases should make a focused proffer. Appellate preservation for severance of consolidated cases should protect later appellate review.
Evidence
severance of consolidated cases evidence begins with this rule: A copy of the severance request should be filed for each affected case and should be submitted as far in advance of deadlines as practicable. For severance of consolidated cases, counsel should explain the practical prejudice. The severance of consolidated cases presentation should separate procedure from merits. A severance of consolidated cases motion should address the opposing position.
severance of consolidated cases evidence also reflects this point: The Immigration Court can sever cases in its discretion or at the request of one or both parties. In severance of consolidated cases, the record should request an express finding. During severance of consolidated cases, counsel should update the court if facts change. The judge addressing severance of consolidated cases should confirm the ruling on the record.
severance of consolidated cases evidence remains subject to this principle: Changes in counsel, relief theories, hearing readiness, conflicts, or materially different factual issues can be relevant to case-management concerns. After severance of consolidated cases, counsel should make a focused proffer. Any dispute about severance of consolidated cases should protect later appellate review. Appellate preservation for severance of consolidated cases should calendar the next obligation.
Hearing Procedure
severance of consolidated cases hearing procedure begins with this rule: Severance divides a consolidated Immigration Court matter back into separate individual cases. For severance of consolidated cases, counsel should separate procedure from merits. The severance of consolidated cases presentation should address the opposing position. A severance of consolidated cases motion should request an express finding.
severance of consolidated cases hearing procedure also reflects this point: A severance motion should explain why continued joint adjudication is no longer appropriate. In severance of consolidated cases, the record should update the court if facts change. During severance of consolidated cases, counsel should confirm the ruling on the record. The judge addressing severance of consolidated cases should make a focused proffer.
severance of consolidated cases hearing procedure remains subject to this principle: A copy of the severance request should be filed for each affected case and should be submitted as far in advance of deadlines as practicable. After severance of consolidated cases, counsel should protect later appellate review. Any dispute about severance of consolidated cases should calendar the next obligation. Appellate preservation for severance of consolidated cases should identify the hearing posture.
Judge Findings
severance of consolidated cases judge findings begins with this rule: The Immigration Court can sever cases in its discretion or at the request of one or both parties. For severance of consolidated cases, counsel should address the opposing position. The severance of consolidated cases presentation should request an express finding. A severance of consolidated cases motion should update the court if facts change.
severance of consolidated cases judge findings also reflects this point: Changes in counsel, relief theories, hearing readiness, conflicts, or materially different factual issues can be relevant to case-management concerns. In severance of consolidated cases, the record should confirm the ruling on the record. During severance of consolidated cases, counsel should make a focused proffer. The judge addressing severance of consolidated cases should protect later appellate review.
severance of consolidated cases judge findings remains subject to this principle: Severance divides a consolidated Immigration Court matter back into separate individual cases. After severance of consolidated cases, counsel should calendar the next obligation. Any dispute about severance of consolidated cases should identify the hearing posture. Appellate preservation for severance of consolidated cases should cite the controlling source.
Respondent Position
severance of consolidated cases respondent position begins with this rule: A severance motion should explain why continued joint adjudication is no longer appropriate. For severance of consolidated cases, counsel should request an express finding. The severance of consolidated cases presentation should update the court if facts change. A severance of consolidated cases motion should confirm the ruling on the record.
severance of consolidated cases respondent position also reflects this point: A copy of the severance request should be filed for each affected case and should be submitted as far in advance of deadlines as practicable. In severance of consolidated cases, the record should make a focused proffer. During severance of consolidated cases, counsel should protect later appellate review. The judge addressing severance of consolidated cases should calendar the next obligation.
severance of consolidated cases respondent position remains subject to this principle: The Immigration Court can sever cases in its discretion or at the request of one or both parties. After severance of consolidated cases, counsel should identify the hearing posture. Any dispute about severance of consolidated cases should cite the controlling source. Appellate preservation for severance of consolidated cases should describe the triggering fact.
DHS Position
severance of consolidated cases dhs position begins with this rule: Changes in counsel, relief theories, hearing readiness, conflicts, or materially different factual issues can be relevant to case-management concerns. For severance of consolidated cases, counsel should update the court if facts change. The severance of consolidated cases presentation should confirm the ruling on the record. A severance of consolidated cases motion should make a focused proffer.
severance of consolidated cases dhs position also reflects this point: Severance divides a consolidated Immigration Court matter back into separate individual cases. In severance of consolidated cases, the record should protect later appellate review. During severance of consolidated cases, counsel should calendar the next obligation. The judge addressing severance of consolidated cases should identify the hearing posture.
severance of consolidated cases dhs position remains subject to this principle: A severance motion should explain why continued joint adjudication is no longer appropriate. After severance of consolidated cases, counsel should cite the controlling source. Any dispute about severance of consolidated cases should describe the triggering fact. Appellate preservation for severance of consolidated cases should attach the relevant record.
Counsel Strategy
severance of consolidated cases counsel strategy begins with this rule: A copy of the severance request should be filed for each affected case and should be submitted as far in advance of deadlines as practicable. For severance of consolidated cases, counsel should confirm the ruling on the record. The severance of consolidated cases presentation should make a focused proffer. A severance of consolidated cases motion should protect later appellate review.
severance of consolidated cases counsel strategy also reflects this point: The Immigration Court can sever cases in its discretion or at the request of one or both parties. In severance of consolidated cases, the record should calendar the next obligation. During severance of consolidated cases, counsel should identify the hearing posture. The judge addressing severance of consolidated cases should cite the controlling source.
severance of consolidated cases counsel strategy remains subject to this principle: Changes in counsel, relief theories, hearing readiness, conflicts, or materially different factual issues can be relevant to case-management concerns. After severance of consolidated cases, counsel should describe the triggering fact. Any dispute about severance of consolidated cases should attach the relevant record. Appellate preservation for severance of consolidated cases should state the requested ruling.
Timing
severance of consolidated cases timing begins with this rule: Severance divides a consolidated Immigration Court matter back into separate individual cases. For severance of consolidated cases, counsel should make a focused proffer. The severance of consolidated cases presentation should protect later appellate review. A severance of consolidated cases motion should calendar the next obligation.
severance of consolidated cases timing also reflects this point: A severance motion should explain why continued joint adjudication is no longer appropriate. In severance of consolidated cases, the record should identify the hearing posture. During severance of consolidated cases, counsel should cite the controlling source. The judge addressing severance of consolidated cases should describe the triggering fact.
severance of consolidated cases timing remains subject to this principle: A copy of the severance request should be filed for each affected case and should be submitted as far in advance of deadlines as practicable. After severance of consolidated cases, counsel should attach the relevant record. Any dispute about severance of consolidated cases should state the requested ruling. Appellate preservation for severance of consolidated cases should preserve a timely objection.
Conditions
severance of consolidated cases conditions begins with this rule: The Immigration Court can sever cases in its discretion or at the request of one or both parties. For severance of consolidated cases, counsel should protect later appellate review. The severance of consolidated cases presentation should calendar the next obligation. A severance of consolidated cases motion should identify the hearing posture.
severance of consolidated cases conditions also reflects this point: Changes in counsel, relief theories, hearing readiness, conflicts, or materially different factual issues can be relevant to case-management concerns. In severance of consolidated cases, the record should cite the controlling source. During severance of consolidated cases, counsel should describe the triggering fact. The judge addressing severance of consolidated cases should attach the relevant record.
severance of consolidated cases conditions remains subject to this principle: Severance divides a consolidated Immigration Court matter back into separate individual cases. After severance of consolidated cases, counsel should state the requested ruling. Any dispute about severance of consolidated cases should preserve a timely objection. Appellate preservation for severance of consolidated cases should explain the practical prejudice.
Merits Interaction
severance of consolidated cases merits interaction begins with this rule: A severance motion should explain why continued joint adjudication is no longer appropriate. For severance of consolidated cases, counsel should calendar the next obligation. The severance of consolidated cases presentation should identify the hearing posture. A severance of consolidated cases motion should cite the controlling source.
severance of consolidated cases merits interaction also reflects this point: A copy of the severance request should be filed for each affected case and should be submitted as far in advance of deadlines as practicable. In severance of consolidated cases, the record should describe the triggering fact. During severance of consolidated cases, counsel should attach the relevant record. The judge addressing severance of consolidated cases should state the requested ruling.
severance of consolidated cases merits interaction remains subject to this principle: The Immigration Court can sever cases in its discretion or at the request of one or both parties. After severance of consolidated cases, counsel should preserve a timely objection. Any dispute about severance of consolidated cases should explain the practical prejudice. Appellate preservation for severance of consolidated cases should separate procedure from merits.
Appeal Preservation
severance of consolidated cases appeal preservation begins with this rule: Changes in counsel, relief theories, hearing readiness, conflicts, or materially different factual issues can be relevant to case-management concerns. For severance of consolidated cases, counsel should identify the hearing posture. The severance of consolidated cases presentation should cite the controlling source. A severance of consolidated cases motion should describe the triggering fact.
severance of consolidated cases appeal preservation also reflects this point: Severance divides a consolidated Immigration Court matter back into separate individual cases. In severance of consolidated cases, the record should attach the relevant record. During severance of consolidated cases, counsel should state the requested ruling. The judge addressing severance of consolidated cases should preserve a timely objection.
severance of consolidated cases appeal preservation remains subject to this principle: A severance motion should explain why continued joint adjudication is no longer appropriate. After severance of consolidated cases, counsel should explain the practical prejudice. Any dispute about severance of consolidated cases should separate procedure from merits. Appellate preservation for severance of consolidated cases should address the opposing position.
Checklist
severance of consolidated cases checklist begins with this rule: A copy of the severance request should be filed for each affected case and should be submitted as far in advance of deadlines as practicable. For severance of consolidated cases, counsel should cite the controlling source. The severance of consolidated cases presentation should describe the triggering fact. A severance of consolidated cases motion should attach the relevant record.
severance of consolidated cases checklist also reflects this point: The Immigration Court can sever cases in its discretion or at the request of one or both parties. In severance of consolidated cases, the record should state the requested ruling. During severance of consolidated cases, counsel should preserve a timely objection. The judge addressing severance of consolidated cases should explain the practical prejudice.
severance of consolidated cases checklist remains subject to this principle: Changes in counsel, relief theories, hearing readiness, conflicts, or materially different factual issues can be relevant to case-management concerns. After severance of consolidated cases, counsel should separate procedure from merits. Any dispute about severance of consolidated cases should address the opposing position. Appellate preservation for severance of consolidated cases should request an express finding.
Primary Legal Authorities and Sources
- 8 U.S.C. §1229a(b)(4) Current hearing-rights statute.
- EOIR ICPM 3.15 Current merits-hearing guidance.
- EOIR ICPM 3.20 Current consolidation and severance guidance.
- EOIR ICPM 3.8 Current public-access guidance.
- 8 C.F.R. §1003.27 Current public-access regulation.
- 8 C.F.R. §1003.25 Current hearing-format regulation.
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