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Ep. 219 - Precedential Decisions from 7/1/2024 - 7/7/2024

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7/8/24

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 reaBorden; 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)