Judge blocks Biden-era rule that allowed indefinite closures of deportation cases

A federal judge in Texas halted a Biden administration rule permitting indefinite closures of deportation cases, ending the policy just as it was challenged by Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton and a conservative legal group. This move by U.S. District Judge Reed O’Connor, a nominee of former President George W. Bush, underscores ongoing tensions over immigration policy and judicial authority. The decision is significant as it impacts the administration's efforts to manage deportation proceedings and highlights the role of federal courts in shaping immigration enforcement.