This advisory is part II of a two-part advisory on the federal immigration consequences of California Proposition 36 enacted in December 2024. Part I on Prop 36 and controlled substance offenses is found here.

This advisory seeks to clarify which provisions of the new BIA Procedural rules are currently in effect, and which are not.

On June 22, 2026, the Immigrant Legal Resource Center (ILRC) submitted a comment opposing ICE’s proposed rule to increase the fee imposed on individuals ordered removed in absentia from $5,130 to $18,000.

On June 24, 2026, the ILRC submitted a comment opposing proposed changes to the USCIS change of address Form AR-11.

Detailed defense strategies and options for noncitizens charged with drug offenses in California, with a brief summary of the immigration consequences of controlled substance convictions. Also includes an Appendix for pro se respondents to use for drug overbreadth arguments.

This explainer offers information for both noncitizens and U.S. citizens about the possible impacts of their social media online presence.