8 CFR 1003.27 : Aliens And Nationality (§ 1.1 To Parts 1338-1399) — (§ 1.1 To Parts 1338-1399) — Executive Office For Immigration Review, Department Of Justice (Part 1000 To Parts 1338-1399) — General Provisions (Part 1000 To § 1003.109) — Executive Office For Immigration Review (§ 1003.0 To § 1003.109) — Immigration Court - Rules Of Procedure (§ 1003.12 To § 1003.47) — Public access to hearings.

All hearings, other than exclusion hearings, shall be open to the public except that:

(a) Depending upon physical facilities, the Immigration Judge may place reasonable limitations upon the number in attendance at any one time with priority being given to the press over the general public;

(b) For the purpose of protecting witnesses, parties, or the public interest, the Immigration Judge may limit attendance or hold a closed hearing.

(c) In any proceeding before an Immigration Judge concerning an abused alien spouse, the hearing and the Record of Proceeding shall be closed to the public unless the abused spouse agrees that the hearing and the Record of Proceeding shall be open to the public. In any proceeding before an Immigration Judge concerning an abused alien child, the hearing and the Record of Proceeding shall be closed to the public.

(d) Proceedings before an Immigration Judge shall be closed to the public if information subject to a protective order under § 1003.46, which has been filed under seal pursuant to § 1003.31(d), may be considered.