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CA7 lacks jurisdiction to review Mexican cancellation as grounds for relief sought are discretionary

Posted on August 19, 2014 by Mike Baker

Petitioner, a citizen and native of Mexico, appealed the BIA’s affirmance of the IJ’s denial of his application for cancellation of removal. The court held that the courts of appeal lack jurisdiction to review the denial of discretionary relief in … Continue reading →

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