The Eleventh Circuit has determined that a reinstated order of removal is not administratively final until the conclusion of any reasonable fear proceedings (and by extension, any withholding of removal and protection under the Convention Against Torture proceedings).  In addition, the Court joined the Fifth and Second Circuits in finding that a non-citizen in reinstatement proceedings is not eligible for asylum.

The full text of Jimenez-Morales v. Attorney General can be found here: http://media.ca11.uscourts.gov/opinions/pub/files/201415359.pdf

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