Challenge two rules relating to asylum-based employment authorization (Removal of 30-Day Processing Provision for Asylum Applicant-Related Form I–765 Employment Authorization Applications final rule and the Asylum Application, Interview, and Employment Authorization for Applicants final rule) based on lack of authority of the leadership at DHS to issue the rules because of violation of the Federal Vacancies Reform Act.
Court found that the plaintiffs were prevaling parties and that the government failed to show substantial justification. No enhanced fees allowed, but reasonable fees awarded.