| Thomas W. Hussey, Director
The Office of Immigration Litigation (OIL) was established in 1983. It has jurisdiction over all civil immigration litigation, and is responsible for the nationwide coordination of immigration matters before the federal district courts and circuit courts of appeals. OIL has both affirmative and defensive litigation responsibilities, and its attorneys work closely with United States Attorneys' offices on immigration cases. OIL provides support and counsel to all federal agencies involved in the admission, regulation, and removal of aliens under our immigration and nationality statutes, as well as related areas of border enforcement and national security. OIL fulfills its litigation responsibilities directly before the courts and through outreach activities including training, conferences, and publications.
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