Immigration and Border Security will come to order without objection, the chair is authorized to declare recesses of the committee at any time. We welcome everyone to detodays hearing on oversight of the United States refugee admission program. And im now recognizing myself for an opening statement. I have long been a supporter of u. S. Refugee admission programs and the important humanitarian mission it serves. The United States and the peace and democracy under which we live should give hope to those around the world who face persecution by their government that their home countries can at some point be free of such tyranny. As a former immigration lawyer, i have seen the u. S. R. A. P. At work first hand. I have seen those who have been able to avail themselves of it come to this country and thrive. But just like with many government programs, that start out with the best of intention and over the years prove to need updates, the time has come for reform of the program. A few proble
The subcommittee will come to order. To chair is authorized declare recesses at any time. We welcome everyone to todays hearing on oversight of the executive office for immigration review. I recognize myself for an opening statement. Todays hearing focuses on a critical facet of u. S. Immigration policy, the executive office for immigration review is the linchpin of Immigration Law as it administers the u. S. Immigration courts and the board of immigration appeals. The adjudication and appeals is of critical importance to the Proper Administration of justice in this country, and we must ensure that our laws are interpreted as congress intended. As a former immigration practitioner, i understand how important it is that the courts are administered effectively in a way that minimizes fraud and delay. Unfortunately, it has been plagued by management problems that have hampered its ability to operate the courts. During the past administration, the department of justice found that the offic
Administers the u. S. Immigration courts and the board of immigration appeals. The adjudication and appeals is of critical importance to the Proper Administration of justice in this country, and we must ensure that our laws are interpreted as congress intended. As a former immigration practitioner, i understand how important it is that the courts are administered effectively in a way that minimizes fraud and delay. Unfortunately, it has been plagued by management problems that have hampered its ability to operate the courts. During the past administration, the department of justice found that the office engaged in nepotism and other inappropriate practices. These disturbing findings served as a distraction, making it impossible to focus on muchneeded improvements. A 2014 server crash paralyzed the courts nationwide. The policies and practices instituted during the Obama Administration served a decidedly political agenda throughout the federal government. Companion memos to those issued
Immigration. He said the Trump Administration would have to double the number of Immigration Judges to work through the large number of pending cases. The subcommittee on immigration and Border Security will come to order. Without objection the chairs authorized to declare recesses of the committee at any time. We welcome everyone to todays hearing on oversight of the executive office for immigration review. And now i recognize myself for an Opening Statement. Todays oversight hearing focuses on a critical facet of u. S. Immigration policy. The executive office for immigration review or eoyr is the lynchpen as it administers of other components the u. S. Immigration courts and the court of appeals. We must ensure our Immigration Laws are interpreted as congress intended. As a former immigration who regularly appeared in Immigration Court i certainly appreciate how important it is that the courts are administered effect 11 and a way that maximizes daca management and minimizes fraud and
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