Daily Archives: December 16, 2009

Carachuri-Rosendo v. Holder Supreme Court grants cert on multiple drug possession issue

Posted on December 16, 2009 by Mike Baker

On whether any second or subsequent drug possession offense must be deemed a drug trafficking aggravated felony. The case is Carachuri-Rosendo v. Holder. Granted December 14, 2009. Docket: 09-60 The specific question presented to the Court in this case is: … Continue reading →

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Benitez Ramos 7th Circuit El Salvador withholding of removal former gang member

Posted on December 16, 2009 by Mike Baker

Record failed to support Bd.’s denial of alien’s application for withholding of removal where alien (native of El Salvador) alleged that he would be persecuted by members of criminal gang on account of his status as former member of gang … Continue reading →

Posted in 7th Circuit, 7th Circuit Cases- Aliens, El Salvador, former gang member, withholding of removal | 1 Comment