Author Archives: Mike Baker

Illinois Supreme Court on immigration consequences of entering a guilty plea

Posted on February 1, 2016 by Mike Baker

People v. Guzman, Illinois Supreme Court Case Number: 2015 IL 118749 Decision Date: November 19, 2015 Justice: KILBRIDE Holding: Appellate court affirmed. Download Case Google Scholar Illinois Supreme Court’s 2009 decision in People v. Delvillar held that statutory admonishment on … Continue reading →

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CA7 affirmed denial of asylum and withholding for Mexican national

Posted on January 19, 2016 by Mike Baker

In 1991, Lopez, age 12, illegally entered the U.S. He has not returned to Mexico, although his sister still lives in the neighborhood where he grew up. In 2009, Lopez was charged with dealing and possessing illegal drugs. He pled … Continue reading →

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CA7 remands Nicaraguan withholding of removal

Posted on January 19, 2016 by Mike Baker

Bd. did not err in denying alien’s asylum application, where said application was untimely, and where alien could only raise question of fact on appeal. However, remand was required with respect to alien’s claim for withholding of removal in which … Continue reading →

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CA7 upholds denial of cancellation of removal as continuous residency stopped at conviction

Posted on January 17, 2016 by Mike Baker

Isunza came to the U.S. from Mexico at age 17 in 1978. His parents were lawfully present in the U.S., but Isunza became a permanent resident through the sponsorship of his wife in 1994. In 1998, he was found guilty … Continue reading →

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CA7 upholds IJ denial of Chinese claim for asylum, withholding of removal, CAT relief

Posted on January 17, 2016 by Mike Baker

Chen was born in China, in 1976. In 2004, Chen married Feng and they had a daughter. In 2005, the Chinese government appropriated Chen’s farmland, to build an industrial park. Chen was allowed to keep his house and received compensation, … Continue reading →

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