Monthly Archives: August 2010

PEDROZA, CASILLAS-TOPETE, CORTEZ Canales 3 BIA cases

Posted on August 27, 2010 by Mike Baker

Matter of Hugo Heredia PEDROZA 25 I&N Dec. 312 (BIA 2010) An alien’s conviction for a crime involving moral turpitude does not render him ineligible for cancellation of removal under section 240A(b)(1)(C) of the Immigration and Nationality Act, 8 U.S.C. … Continue reading →

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Padilla & prosecutors duty

Posted on August 26, 2010 by Mike Baker

Defense counsel should be aware that prosecutors also have a responsibility to consider deportation and other so-called “collateral” consequences in plea negotiations. Prosecutors are not charged merely with the obligation to seek the maximum punishment in all cases, but with … Continue reading →

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ISSAQ v. HOLDER No. 09-2288 “particularly serious” felony, Withholding of Removal, Iraqi Assyrian Christian

Posted on August 25, 2010 by Mike Baker

An Iraqi citizen’s petition for review of of BIA’s denial of petitioner’s application for withholding of removal and other findings is denied where: 1) a Report is not enough on its own to support a finding that any persecution petitioner, … Continue reading →

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Gutierrez-Berdin v. Holder 09-1465. Motion to suppress Form I-213; IJ bias and irreverence. 7th Circuit

Posted on August 23, 2010 by Mike Baker

Gutierrez-Berdin v. Holder  (Flaum) Oral Argument | Full TextTweet A Mexican citizen’s petition for review of a removal order is denied inpart and dismissed in part where: 1) the IJ did not err in denyingpetitioner’s motion to suppress Form I-213; … Continue reading →

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HHS Updates Poverty Income Guidelines 2010

Posted on August 12, 2010 by Mike Baker

The Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) has published poverty guidelines for the remainder of 2010, which are effective August 3, 2010, unless an office administering a program using the guidelines specifies a different effective date for that particular … Continue reading →

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