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Gutierrez v. Garland, Nos., 22-554, 21-130 (9th Cir. July 2, 2024)
- carjacking in violation of Cal. Pen. Code § 215(a); aggravated felony crime of violence; crime involving moral turpitude; statute silent on mens rea; Borden; California robbery; res judicata
Cruz Galicia v. Garland, No. 23-1910 (1st Cir. July 1, 2024)
- climate refugees; particular social group; review by three member panel; Guatemala
Williams v. Garland, No. 20-2074 (1st Cir. July 2, 2024)
- former INA § 212(c) relief; ignoring testimony; departure from regular BIA practice; sexual abuse of a minor and discretion
Garcia Carrera v. Garland, No. 22-6319 (2d Cir. July 3, 2024)
- non-LPR cancellation of removal; hardship considered cumulatively; Wilkinson
Rivera, et al. v. Garland, No. 23-2351 (8th Cir. July 5, 2024)
- nexus; mixed-motive religion standard favorable to noncitizens; evangelical Christian; preaching to gang members; Chicas-Machado; temporary BIA members and Attorney General authority; MS-13; El Salvador
Hatchet v. Andrade, et al., No. 23-5920 (8th Cir. July 3, 2024)
- jurisdiction; Patel; adjustment of status; USCIS review; INA § 242(a)(2)(B)