Case # | Name | Category | Court | Judge | Published |
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14-72082
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Guerrero-Roque v. Lynch
Waiver of statute making aliens convicted of certain crimes inadmissible available to certain aliens does not apply to aliens who have such convictions but are removed for alternate reasons. |
Immigration |
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Jan. 9, 2017 | |
13-71778
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Lkhagvasuren v. Lynch
Mongolian citizen properly denied asylum where he failed to demonstrate that purported persecutors were motivated by his whistleblowing activities or any government involvement. |
Immigration |
|
Jan. 2, 2017 | |
14-70686
|
Reyes v. Lynch
BIA's interpretation, in its precedential opinion, of ambiguous phrase 'particular social group' is reasonable and entitled to 'Chevron' deference. |
Immigration |
|
Nov. 30, 2016 | |
13-73062
|
Riera-Riera v. Lynch
Alien entering United States under Visa Waiver Program subject to program restrictions, even if entry was based on fraudulent immigration documents. |
Immigration |
|
Nov. 28, 2016 | |
12-73654
|
Lemus v. Lynch
In deferral situation, 'Montgomery Ward' test appropriate in determining retroactivity; hence, rule that bars imputation of parent's residential history applies retroactively to petitioner, barring relief. |
Immigration |
|
Nov. 16, 2016 | |
12-73424
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Tellez v. Lynch
For purpose of reinstating removal order, alien 'reentered' U.S. when she was previously removed at border-crossing checkpoint. |
Immigration |
|
Oct. 24, 2016 | |
15-71931
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Mendez-Garcia v. Lynch
Petitioners properly denied relief from removal because their children no longer met statutory definition of child or had other qualifying relative when their application was decided. |
Immigration |
|
Oct. 20, 2016 | |
12-73853
|
Bonilla v. Lynch
Exercise of jurisdiction over petition for review of motion to reopen 'sua sponte' deportation order results in remand after Board of Immigration Appeals commits legal error. |
Immigration |
|
Oct. 20, 2016 | |
12-73289
|
Ledezma-Cosino v. Lynch
Order |
Immigration |
|
Oct. 13, 2016 | |
12-71804
|
Budiono v. Lynch
Petitioner wins reversal of order of removal where substantial evidence does not support immigration judge's finding that organization petitioner belonged to engaged in terrorist activities. |
Immigration |
|
Sep. 21, 2016 | |
13-74056
|
Fuentes v. Lynch
Listed beneficiaries on asylum and NACARA applications not "admitted in any status" and eligible for cancellation of removal under 8 U.S.C. Section 1229b(a)(2). |
Immigration |
|
Sep. 14, 2016 | |
12-74163
|
Singh v. Lynch
Board of Immigration Appeals partial remand still a final order of removal. |
Immigration |
|
Sep. 1, 2016 | |
13-70579
|
Perez-Guzman v. Lynch
Though federal statutes on asylum availability conflict, district court properly applied 'Chevon' deference to rule interpreting statutes to forbid asylum for aliens with reinstatement removal proceedings. |
Immigration |
|
Aug. 31, 2016 | |
12-74062
|
Bhattarai v Lynch
Immigration judge improperly finds adverse credibility determination without providing asylum applicant opportunity to address testimonial inconsistencies. |
Immigration |
|
Aug. 30, 2016 | |
09-72122
|
Morales de Soto v. Lynch
Petition for review of ICE's decision to reinstate prior expedited removal order denied where intervening agency memoranda that do not change law do not require remand. |
Immigration |
|
Aug. 30, 2016 | |
14-73510
|
Reyes v. Lynch
Nolo contendere plea coupled with probationary requirements restraining defendant's liberty constitute 'conviction' for federal immigration purposes. |
Immigration |
|
Aug. 25, 2016 | |
13-71127
|
Ortega-Lopez v. Lynch
Misdemeanant convicted of participating in cockfighting is not automatically ineligible for relief from removal because cockfighting is not a categorical crime involving moral turpitude. |
Immigration |
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Aug. 23, 2016 | |
12-71735
|
Bibiano v. Lynch
In removal case, 8 U.S.C. Section 1252(b)(2)'s venue provision is jurisdictional; thus Ninth Circuit not stripped of subject matter jurisdiction even though venue not proper. |
Immigration |
|
Aug. 21, 2016 | |
14-16326
|
Preap v. Johnson
Government must detain criminal aliens without bond for immigration custody immediately upon release from criminal custody for enumerated crimes. |
Immigration |
|
Aug. 5, 2016 | |
11-71458
|
Brown v. Lynch
Indian citizen fails to show INS employees and policymakers were deliberately indifferent toward his attempts at naturalization to support alleged constitutional violation. |
Immigration |
|
Aug. 3, 2016 | |
13-71833
|
Salim v. Lynch
Board of Immigration Appeals erroneously denied Indonesian citizen's motion to reopen removal proceedings based on changed country conditions following his conversion to Catholicism. |
Immigration |
|
Aug. 2, 2016 | |
11-72286
|
Arellano Hernandez v. Lynch
Petitioner's conviction for attempted criminal threats constitutes 'crime of violence' and aggravated felony, making petitioner ineligible for relief from removal. |
Immigration |
|
Aug. 2, 2016 | |
14-15779
|
Wang v. Rodriguez
Conviction of trafficking in counterfeit goods does not necessarily involve deceit, barring citizenship applicant from naturalization process |
Immigration |
|
Jul. 28, 2016 | |
13-71778
|
Lkhagvasuren v. Lynch
Mongolian citizen properly denied asylum where he failed to demonstrate that purported persecutors were motivated by his whistleblowing activities or any government involvement. |
Immigration |
|
Jul. 14, 2016 | |
12-73853
|
Bonilla v. Lynch
Exercise of jurisdiction over petition for review of motion to reopen 'sua sponte' deportation order results in remand after Board of Immigration Appeals commits legal error. |
Immigration |
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Jul. 13, 2016 | |
14-70276
|
Silva-Pereira v. Lynch
Former professional soccer player unsuccessful in obtaining relief from removal due to lack of credibility and involvement in murders. |
Immigration |
|
Jul. 8, 2016 | |
13-74115
|
Andrade-Garcia v. Lynch
Guatemalan citizen's petition for review of immigration judge's decision affirming negative fear determination in reinstated removal proceedings denied where conclusion supported by substantial evidence. |
Immigration |
|
Jul. 8, 2016 | |
15-56434
|
Flores v. Lynch
District court erroneously orders release of accompanying parents pursuant to 1997 Settlement establishing nationwide policy for detained minors. |
Immigration |
|
Jul. 7, 2016 | |
13-35957
|
Cardenas v. United States
Application of Justice Kennedy's concurrence from 'Kerry v. Din' results in affirmance of denial of United States citizen's complaint challenging denial of husband's visa application. |
Immigration |
|
Jun. 21, 2016 | |
13-72682
|
Bringas-Rodriguez v. Lynch
Order |
Immigration |
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Jun. 14, 2016 |