10/14/2026
Granted withholding of removal, but unsure why asylum was denied?
A recent court ruling may be relevant. On May 7, 2026, a federal court struck down the Circumvention of Lawful Pathways (CLP) rule, which affected certain people who entered through the southern border between May 11, 2023, and May 11, 2025.
Those are entry dates—not the dates of your court hearing.
As of October 14, 2026, the rule remains vacated, although the government has appealed. If CLP was a reason for your asylum denial, there may be grounds to request reopening. But the ruling does not automatically reopen cases or grant asylum.
An attorney should review the judge’s reasons, applicable deadlines, other legal barriers, and any potential impact on your existing protection before recommending a motion.
Speak with your attorney. If you need another legal opinion, Ehsan Law can review your records and explain possible next steps.
Ehsan Law, PLLC
📍 Tukwila & Tacoma, Washington
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