Seattle immigration courts have recently seen several large-scale preliminary hearings, with some sessions having over 100 attendees. According to relevant U.S. law, if a party fails to appear in court after being legally notified, the immigration judge can continue the trial and issue an in absentia removal order. Some hearings have more than 100 attendees. According to The Seattle Times, on June 23...
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Seattle immigration courts have recently seen several large-scale preliminary hearings, with some sessions having over 100 attendees. According to relevant U.S. law, if a party fails to appear in court after being legally notified, the immigration judge can continue the trial and issue an in absentia removal order. Some hearings have more than 100 attendees. According to The Seattle Times, on June 23...