Will the Overturning of the Chevron Doctrine Impact U.S. Immigration Law?
Established in 1984 by the Supreme Court case Chevron U.S. A., Inc. v. Natural Resources Defense Council, Inc., the Chevron doctrine allowed federal agencies the power to interpret ambiguous statutes. Essentially, it provided the framework that allowed agency expertise to make decisions on complex policies and guided how agencies implemented such policies. As a result, federal agencies alone could ensure efficiency and consistency in how regulations are handled nationwide. Recently, though, the U.S. Supreme Court overturned the Chevron doctrine.
Since the Chevron doctrine was a foundation of how administrative law was handled in the United States, now that it has been dismantled, questions are mounting about how this will affect how all federal agencies function. There are many fears that this decision will open the door to endless litigation that can bog down an already loaded judiciary. Due to the many complicated aspects of immigration law, the court’s decision will likely lead to immigration agencies having their attention diverted from their mission to instead deal with increased litigation and uncertainty in legal outcomes.
The U.S. immigration system can be complex, and the rules and laws regarding how things are done can change at any time. Dismantling the Chevron doctrine is just one example. Even though the Chevron doctrine is not directly associated with U.S. immigration law and impacts all federal agencies, it may be particularly jarring for immigration agencies, leading to an overburdening of the courts and stifling how federal immigration agencies operate.
Prospective immigrants need to stay current on all of the changes in laws and policies within the United States. Any adjustments to current standards or rules can impact one’s journey to the country. Keeping up with everything that is happening, understanding the law, and working through the process can be incredibly challenging, especially when an immigrant does not speak English. An attorney’s guidance and assistance can be advantageous. If you would like help with a U.S. immigration need, you are welcome to meet with an Atlanta immigration attorney at Shirazi Immigration Law, Inc.
There are several complex U.S. immigration statutes. For 40 years before the Supreme Court’s decision, federal immigration agencies like the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) would draw on their expertise to interpret and enforce them. This led to the establishment of a predictable and consistent legal framework for conducting affairs. With more judicial scrutiny over immigration law, unreliability, and inconsistency can be the cause of greater litigation and then even more delays in the system, making it that much more difficult for immigrants to meet their objectives within the United States. Heavy caseloads that already exist in the courts are likely to be adversely impacted even further, slowing down the legal process and rendering the system inefficient.
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Source:
supremecourt.gov/opinions/23pdf/22-451_7m58.pdf
