Precedent Designation of In Absentia Removal Notice Standards (Matter of Laparra-Deleon)

Validated finding · five-country-2010-20260922-v118-evidence-presentation-fix

CountryUnited States

Operative dateJanuary 9, 2026

CategoryLegal status / removal proceedings / enforcement

Policy toolBinding administrative precedent / removal standards

Affected groupNoncitizens in removal proceedings facing in absentia removal orders

Policy effect

Pursuant to Attorney General Order No. 6581-2026, the Attorney General designated Matter of Laparra-Deleon as binding precedent, holding that service of a statutorily compliant Notice of Hearing under INA § 239(a)(2) provides sufficient written notice to sustain an in absentia removal order under INA § 240(b)(5)(A), even if the initial Notice to Appear lacked the hearing date and time. Phase scope: Nationwide precedent across all immigration courts and EOIR proceedings

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Pursuant to Order No. 6581-2026, dated January 9, 2026, the Attorney General designated the Board’s decision in Matter of Laparra-Deleon (BIA Dec. 17, 2025), as precedent in all proceedings involving the same issue or issues. See 8 C.F.R. § 1003.1(g)(3) (2025). Editorial changes have been made consistent with the designation of the case as a precedent.

justice.govMatter of Sergio Rodolfo LAPARRA-DELEON, 29 I&N Dec. 389 (BIA 2026); Attorney General Order No. 6581-2026Open official source

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Precedent Designation of In Absentia Removal Notice Standards (Matter of Laparra-Deleon)

Policy effect

Official source excerpt

Review method

Other United States changes operative in 2026