Category Archives: 7th Circuit Cases- Aliens

Burden of proof as to existence of conviction

Posted on September 24, 2009 by Mike Baker

Barradas v. Holder, No. 08-3440 (9/23/09) burden of proof as to existence of conviction, Compelled Testimony, Excessive Interrogation by IJ Barradas v. Holder (Tinder) Oral Argument | Full Text Record contained sufficient evidence to support IJ’s finding that lawful permanent … Continue reading →

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Indian national’s withholding of removal

Posted on September 21, 2009 by Mike Baker

Patel v. Holder, No. 08-3067 (09/16/09) withholding of removal; lack of jurisdiction, India Patel v. Holder (Wood) Oral Argument | Full Text Petition for review of BIA’s denial of Indian national’s application for withholding of removal is denied and dismissed … Continue reading →

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motion to reopen removal proceeding

Posted on August 28, 2009 by Mike Baker

Ishitiaq v. Holder, No. 08-2834 (08/25/09) Pakistan, Sunni Muslim CAT Ishitiaq v. Holder (Williams) Oral Argument | Full Text Petition for review of an order denying withholding of removal is denied where there is insufficient evidence that compels the conclusion … Continue reading →

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Hassan v. Holder. CAT relief, Ethiopia

Posted on July 15, 2009 by Mike Baker

Hassan v. Holder, No. 08-1535 (7/02/09) adverse credibility Hassan v. Holder (Tinder) Oral Argument | Full Text Petition for review of an order denying asylum, withholding of removal, and relief under the Convention Against Torture is denied where: 1) the … Continue reading →

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7th Circuit, Aliens, Immigration case law updates, Asylum

Posted on December 29, 2008 by Mike Baker

Figueras v. Holder, No. 08-3367 (7/27/09) Adjustment of status, motion for continuance Figueras v. Holder (Sykes) Oral Argument | Full Text Petition for Review, Order of Bd. of Immigration Appeals, Petition granted. Bd. erred in finding that alien was ineligible … Continue reading →

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