Monthly Archives: November 2009

Haxhiu v. Mukasey, Asylum applicant anticorruption activities a form of political speech, whistleblower must expose corruption publicly 519 F.3d 685

Posted on November 9, 2009 by Mike Baker

Haxhiu v. Mukasey (7th Cir. 2008)(Flaum) Oral Argument | Full Text Whether asylum applicant’s anticorruption activities constituted an expression of a political opinion? To receive asylum protection on account of a political opinion, a whistleblower must have sought a political … Continue reading →

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Matter of MARTINEZ ESPINOZA, 25 I&N Dec. 118 (BIA 2009) conviction for possession or use of drug paraphernalia

Posted on November 6, 2009 by Mike Baker

(1) An alien may be rendered inadmissible under section 212(a)(2)(A)(i)(II) of the Immigration and Nationality Act, 8 U.S.C. § 1182(a)(2)(A)(i)(II) (2006), on the basis of a conviction for possession or use of drug paraphernalia. (2) An alien who is inadmissible … Continue reading →

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Lawyer Michael D. Baker – Chicago, IL Attorney – Justia Lawyer Directory

Posted on November 5, 2009 by Mike Baker

Michael D. Baker – Chicago, IL Attorney – mike-baker.com

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Michael D. Baker (mikebakerlaw) on Twitter

Posted on November 5, 2009 by Mike Baker

Attorney Michael Baker, Immigration and Criminal defense lawyer based in Chicago.

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