Civil Money Penalty for Actions in Contempt of an Immigration Judge's Proper Exercise of Authority

The Justice Department has proposed a regulation that would let immigration judges impose civil money penalties for contempt of court, according to the Federal Register. The rule would define what qualifies as contempt, set procedures for determining and collecting penalties, establish an appeals process, and implement oversight of how this authority is used. It would also adjust standards for disciplining immigration practitioners.

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