The Supreme Court on October 27 declined to pause restrictions on immigration judges’ use of administrative closure, Reuters and The Washington Post reported.
The emergency decision leaves in place an agreement between Texas and the Trump administration while litigation continues. Three cities, including Baltimore, and an immigrant advocacy organization had sought relief.
The court supplied no explanation, and Reuters reported no public dissent. This was an emergency-order decision, not a full merits opinion.
Administrative closure temporarily removes cases from active court dockets. The Biden administration codified the practice in 2024, The Post reported.
Sources: Reuters: https://www.reuters.com/world/us-supreme-court-denies-immigration-judges-power-shelve-deportation-cases-2026-10-27/ The Washington Post: https://www.washingtonpost.com/politics/2026/10/27/trump-administration-can-block-immigration-judges-closing-deportation-cases/