Practice Pointer: Opposing ICE Motions to Recalendar Administratively Closed Cases

Last Updated

June 11, 2025

Recent reports indicate that the Office of the Principal Legal Advisor, Immigration Customs and Enforcement (ICE OPLA), is moving to recalendar administratively closed cases before the immigration court. This practice pointer provides background information on administrative closure and how to oppose ICE efforts to recalendar cases when doing so is in the best interests of your client.