Padilla v. ICE and Delays in Credible Fear Interviews 1. What is the Padilla v. ICE lawsuit?

§ 1225(b) who are not provided a credible fear determination within ten days of the later of (1) requesting asylum or expressing a fear of persecution to a DHS official or (2) the conclusion of any criminal proceeding related to the circumstances of their entry, absent a request by the asylum seeker for a delayed credible fear interview. [...] What benefits do Credible Fear Class Members receive under the court-approved Credible Fear Settlement Agreement? On January 5, 2024, the district court approved the settlement agreement related to the Credible Fear Class. [...] The agreement addresses only the claims of the Credible Fear Class. [...] How are disputes regarding the Credible Fear Class resolved under the Credible Fear Settlement Agreement? In the event of a pattern and practice of noncompliance with the timelines set forth in the settlement agreement, class counsel will provide written notice to government’s counsel and, within 21 calendar days, counsel for the parties will engage in good faith efforts to resolve the compliance. [...] What is the status of the claims of the Padilla Bond Hearing Class? As noted in Question 1, in July 2022, the district court vacated the injunction requiring bond hearings for Bond Hearing Class Members.