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Matter of Fidel Antonio SANCHEZ-CORNEJO 25 I&N Dec. 273 (BIA 2010) Interim Decision #3686
The offense of delivery of a simulated controlled substance in violationof Texas law is not an aggravated felony, as defined by section101(a)(43)(B) of the Immigration and Nationality Act, 8 U.S.C. §1101(a)(43)(B) (2006), but it is a violation of a law … Continue reading
BIA Finds § 236(a)(2)(B) Conditional Parole Is Not Parole into the U.S. for AOS Purposes: Matter of Luis CASTILLO-PADILLA
(1) Conditional parole under section 236(a)(2)(B) of the Immigration and Nationality Act, 8 U.S.C. § 1226(a)(2)(B) (2006), is a distinct and different procedure from parole under section 212(d)(5)(A) of the Act, 8 U.S.C. § 1182(d)(5)(A) (2006). (2) An alien who … Continue reading
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Illinois Supreme Court OK’s taking driver’s license for underage drinking
People v. Boeckmann Direct appeal from the circuit court of Clinton County. JUSTICE KILBRIDE delivered the judgment of the court, with opinion.Chief Justice Fitzgerald concurred in the judgment and opinion.Justice Garman specially concurred, with opinion, joined by JusticeThomas.Justice Freeman dissented, … Continue reading
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Troubling reality of the expedited removal procedure: 7th Circuit 09-3825 Faisal Khan v. Eric Holder, Jr.
WOOD, Circuit Judge. “Petitioner Faisal Khan and his sister Mona Khan, citizens of Pakistan, obtained B1/B2 nonimmigrant visitor’s visas to travel to the United States, purportedly for a two-month visit with their brother and his wife, whom they had not … Continue reading
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Second or subsequent simple possession offenses are not aggravated felonies under §1101(a)(43) when, as in this case, the state conviction is not based on the fact of a prior conviction
In Carachuri-Rosendo v. Holder (09-60), the Court reverses, in an opinion by Justice Stevens. The vote is unanimous, though Justices Scalia and Thomas each file opinions concurring in the judgment only. Issue: Whether a person convicted under state law for … Continue reading