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The Removal of Irregular Migrants in Europe and America, by Stephen H. Legomsky, Washington University in Saint Louis – School of Law
“If there is a clear trend in the world’s contemporary immigration debates, it is the ascendancy of irregular migration to center stage. The preoccupation with irregular migration in turn has spawned increased attention to, and policy prioritization of, the removal … Continue reading
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Cancellation of Removal/Good Moral Character/DUI Convictions-Portillo-Rendon v. Holder (7th Cir. 2011)
Petitioner entered the U.S. from Mexico illegally and married another undocumented alien. Their three children are U.S. citizens. Removal proceedings began after he was convicted for DUI at least four times, for driving without a license three times, and for … Continue reading
Gonzalez-Balderas v. Holder (7th Circuit March 5, 2010)
On Petition to Review an Order of the BIA, the Seventh Circuit affirmed a denial of a Mexican National’s request to reapply for admission retroactive to the date of her second reentry. The petitioner initially entered the U.S. illegally by … Continue reading
7th Circuit, Aliens, Immigration case law updates, Asylum
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
Chicago Immigration Court, Deportation and Removal
Immigration updates-New Legislation Supreme Court cases Deportation Handbook, 7th Circuit 7th Circuit updates: Opinion Summaries for U.S. 7th Circuit Court of Appeals, Aliens, Immigration BIA case law summaries EOIR Chart: Court Decisions Relating to Board Precedents BIA Precedent Table (Revised … Continue reading
U.S. Supreme Court- Aliens, Immigration and Nationality Law
U.S. SUPREME COURT CASES (click on link) DUI IS NOT A CRIME OF VIOLENCE:Leocal v. Ashcroft 543 U. S. ____ (2004) November 9, 2004. A drunk driving accident is not a “crime of violence” allowing the government to deport a … Continue reading
Conviction under Immigration law includes Illinois sentence for "1410 probation" (Gill v. Ashcroft, (7th Cir.) )
Gill v. Ashcroft, (7th Cir.) 2003 WL 21525603. July 8, 2003 Ct. of Appeal lacked jurisdiction to consider appeal of instant removal order under 8 USC §1227(a)(2)(B)(i) based on existence of alien’s prior Illinois state court conviction for possession of … Continue reading
Domestic Battery Conviction , Illinois and Removal, Deportation from the United States
Domestic violence and related convictions will cause immigration problems not only for individuals that have a pending application for permanent resident status (green card) with the local CIS office but also for individuals that are already permanent residents or those … Continue reading
Misdemeanor Domestic Battery not a Crime of Violence, Flores v. Ashcroft, Seventh Circuit, November 2003
In Flores v. Ashcroft the Seventh Circuit held that a respondentconvicted under the Indiana Battery statute was not deportable for acrime involving domestic violence because there was not a substantialrisk that the offense involved the use of force. November 26, … Continue reading
