Daily Archives: April 27, 2013

Moncrieffe v. Holder, small amount of marijuana is not an aggravated felony

Posted on April 27, 2013 by Mike Baker

Moncrieffe, a Jamaican citizen legally in the U.S., was found with 1.3 grams of marijuana in his car. He pleaded guilty under Georgia law to possession of marijuana with intent to distribute. Under the Immigration and Nationality Act, a noncitizen … Continue reading →

Posted in Aggravated felony, Cancellation of Removal, Deportation for Drug Crimes, Marijuana Possession, U.S. Supreme Court | Leave a comment

Ni v. Holder, forced sterilization under China’s “one-child policy”

Posted on April 27, 2013 by Mike Baker

Docket: 12-2242 Opinion Date: April 26, 2013 Judge: Wood 12-2242 Ji Cheng Ni v.   Eric H. Holder, Jr. agency 04/26/2013 Final  Opinion Wood Ni came to the U.S. in 2001 from Fujian Province, China. An Immigration Judge ordered him … Continue reading →

Posted in 7th Circuit, 7th Circuit Cases- Aliens, Asylum, China one-child policy, China’s family planning policy, forced sterilization, Motions to Reopen | Tagged | Leave a comment