Technical Issue

Due to a technical issue on August 10, 2026, the Ninth Circuit's case management systems was temporarily unavailable. This affected both CM/ECF, ACMS, and the court's email inbox. The Administrative Office of the Courts has now resolved the issue.

The court will sua sponte extend all deadlines for filings due today under Fed. R. App. P. 26(a)(3).

Immigration Law

The Immigration Outline is a tool to assist attorneys in analyzing petitions for review.

  • This research tool is only a starting point. You are encouraged to conduct independent research and verify that cited decisions are still good law.

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A. Jurisdiction and Standard of Review 

B. Relief from Removal

C. Motions to Reopen or Reconsider Immigration Proceedings

D. Criminal Issues in Immigration Law

E. Due Process in Immigration Proceedings

F. Attorney Fees and Recoverable Expenses under the EAJA

Last updated August 11, 2026