"The integrity of immigration proceedings depends in part on the ability to assert claims of ineffective assistance of counsel," Mr. Holder said in a statement accompanying the order, "and the Department of Justice's rule making in this area will be fair, it will be transparent, and it will be guided by our commitment to the rule of law."

Immigration courts and judges are part of the Justice Department, and the decisions of those judges can be appealed, under some circumstances, to the federal courts. Mr. Holder's order instructs immigration judges and the Board of Immigration Appeals to apply the legal standards that were in effect before Mr. Mukasey's order until a final rule is devised...."


So, Rig, is your argument against fairness, transparency, or the rule of law?


A