Sometimes it helps to read the complete publication and not just the paragraphs that describe what used to be and may return. 

This publication explains that you can no longer claim any
miscellaneous itemized deductions, unless you fall into
one of the qualified categories of employment claiming a
deduction relating to unreimbursed employee expenses.
Miscellaneous itemized deductions are those deductions
that would have been subject to the 2% of adjusted gross
income limitation.

You can no longer claim a deduction for unreimbursed
employee expenses unless you fall into one of the following categories of employment, or have certain qualified
educator expenses.
• Armed Forces reservists.
• Qualified performing artists.
• Fee-basis state or local government officials.
• Employees with impairment-related work expenses.