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Z. v. Department of Homeland Security

No. 1:26-cv-01510 District · Active Active
Court
D.D.C.
dcd
Judge
Amir H. Ali
Filed
Apr 30, 2026
Judge (CL)
Amir H. Ali
Filed (CL)
Apr 30, 2026
CL Status
active

Case Overview

Non Citizens detained by DHS who qualify for asylee relief sued the Department of Homeland Security over the new Biometrics Policy which prevents detainees from including biometric information with their USCIS applications.


The Application

History

The plaintiffs, non-citizens detained by DHS who qualify for asylee relief, contend the Biometrics Policy improperly restricts their ability to complete USCIS applications by preventing biometric data submission, thereby hindering their ability to demonstrate eligibility for relief and obtain release from detention.

The Conclusion

The case remains active with the court examining whether the DHS policy violates due process protections, APA requirements, or immigration statutory provisions governing application completeness and detainee rights. Final disposition pending.

Federal Court TMR-fdd0fa43 DHS Biometric Policy Jul 11, 2026
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