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Asylum Claim Rule Change 2022

The Departments of Homeland Security and Justice issued an interim final rule that restructured who decides asylum claims after positive credible-fear findings and how those cases proceed.

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How did the 2021 DHS/DOJ interim final rule change credible‑fear procedures in practice?

The Departments of Homeland Security and Justice issued an interim final rule (IFR) that restructured who decides asylum claims after positive credible‑fear findings and how those cases proceed — givi...