Case # | Name | Category | Court | Judge | Published |
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98-71363
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Sidhu v. INS
Adverse credibility finding withstands appellate review where applicant's credibility is questioned and applicant fails to produce corroborating evidence. |
Immigration |
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Sep. 27, 2000 | |
99-4155
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U.S. v. Armenta-Castro
Unusually vigorous prosecution for re-entering country after deportation does not justify departing downward from sentencing guidelines. |
Immigration |
|
Sep. 20, 2000 | |
98-71179
|
Zahedi v. INS
Refugee facing persecution in home country for distribution of political literature is eligible for asylum. |
Immigration |
|
Sep. 13, 2000 | |
98-71195
|
Chanchavac v. INS
Alien is entitled to asylum based on evidence of pervasive violence against alien by homeland military forces. |
Immigration |
|
Sep. 11, 2000 | |
99-50596
|
United States v. Garza-Sanchez
Immigration Judge does not have duty to advise respondent of potential constitutional challenges to immigration laws. |
Immigration |
|
Aug. 31, 2000 | |
98-70759
|
Pichardo v. INS
Alien must have intent to engage in drug trade before being deported for drug trafficking. |
Immigration |
|
Aug. 31, 2000 | |
98-70363
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Navas v. INS
Murders of family members for political reasons establishes statutory eligibility for asylum when persecutors know of petitioner's similar political activities. |
Immigration |
|
Aug. 31, 2000 | |
98-70582
|
Hernandez-Montiel v. INS
Gay man who dresses as woman is granted asylum because he has well-founded fear of persecution in Mexico. |
Immigration |
|
Aug. 31, 2000 | |
99-16668
|
Barapind v. Reno
Board of Immigration Appeals may hold alien's asylum in abeyance pending completion of extradition proceedings. |
Immigration |
|
Aug. 31, 2000 | |
99-70206
|
Garcia v. INS
Personal service of notice of hearing on alien's counsel constitutes adequate notice of deportation. |
Immigration |
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Aug. 29, 2000 | |
98-70772
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Ladha v. INS
BIA cannot require corroborative evidence to support credible testimony of aliens at asylum hearing. |
Immigration |
|
Aug. 25, 2000 | |
97-70473
|
Alberto-Gonzalez v. INS
Alien sentenced to 79 days imprisonment for burglary conviction not deportable as aggravated felon under Immigration and Naturalization Act. |
Immigration |
|
Aug. 25, 2000 | |
98-70784
|
Ye v. INS
Under immigration laws, vehicular burglary not aggravated felony for purposes of removal. |
Immigration |
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Aug. 25, 2000 | |
98-70772
|
Ladha v. INS
BIA cannot require corroborative evidence to support credible testimony of aliens at asylum hearing. |
Immigration |
|
Aug. 24, 2000 | |
98-70541
|
Chand v. INS
Alien persecuted on protected ground who faces significant continuing violence in home country in years after coup is eligible for asylum. |
Immigration |
|
Aug. 15, 2000 | |
99-9534
|
Jara v. INS
Order |
Immigration |
|
Aug. 15, 2000 | |
99-50216
|
U.S. v. Olafson
Court may admit hearsay statement and isn't required to allow phone depositions even though it would've avoided safety and administrative concerns. |
Immigration |
|
Aug. 5, 2000 | |
98-70941
|
Belayneh v. INS
Political view and activities of asylum applicant's former spouse are insufficient to support claim of well-founded fear of persecution. |
Immigration |
|
Aug. 5, 2000 | |
98-71463
|
Rivera-Moreno v. INS
Guerrilla retaliation against nurse because of her refusal to provide medical care does not qualify her for asylum or withholding of deportation. |
Immigration |
|
Aug. 5, 2000 | |
97-70752
|
Ontiveros-Lopez v. INS
Denying motion to reopen deportation proceedings without considering explanation of failure to submit supporting documents is abuse of discretion. |
Immigration |
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Aug. 5, 2000 | |
98-70663
|
Singh v. INS
BIA may not rely on previously unannounced evidentiary standard to deny motion to reopen in absentia deportation proceeding. |
Immigration |
|
Aug. 5, 2000 | |
98-70783
|
Beltran-Tirado v. INS
Use of false Social Security number to further otherwise legal behavior is not crime of 'moral turpitude' under Immigration and Nationality Act. |
Immigration |
|
Aug. 5, 2000 | |
97-70548
|
Castillo-Perez v. INS
Alien entitled to relief from deportation is not preclued from applying for it by failing to meet formal administrative pleading and proof requirements. |
Immigration |
|
Aug. 5, 2000 | |
98-70547
|
Avetova-Elisseva v. INS
In asylum proceedings, well-founded fear of persecution, if supported by substantial evidence, may justify granting asylum or withholding of deportation. |
Immigration |
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Aug. 5, 2000 | |
99-50414
|
United States v. Pacheco-Medina
Evidence of entry is required to support conviction for federal crime of being found in United States following deportation. |
Immigration |
|
Aug. 5, 2000 | |
98-15280
|
Sulit v. Schiltgen
Immigration and Naturalization Services' failure to follow its own procedural rules for rescinding an individual's adjustment of status does not preclude deportation. |
Immigration |
|
Aug. 5, 2000 | |
98-70894
|
Maini v. INS
Asylum seekers from interfaith family prove past persecution on account of religion even though persecutors are from multi-religious political party. |
Immigration |
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Aug. 5, 2000 | |
98-71469
|
Escobar-Grijalva v. INS
Failure to allow alien to select her own counsel during asylum hearing violates due process. |
Immigration |
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Aug. 5, 2000 | |
98-70547
|
Avetova-Elisseva v. INS
In asylum proceedings, well-founded fear of persecution, if supported by substantial evidence, may justify granting asylum or withholding of deportation. |
Immigration |
|
Aug. 5, 2000 | |
98-70924
|
Andres Flores-Miramontes v. Immigration and Naturalization Service
Federal district courts have habeas corpus jurisdiction to consider challenges to removal orders brought by aliens. |
Immigration |
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Aug. 4, 2000 |