8/19/24
Bent v. Garland, No. 22-1910 (9th Cir. Aug. 15, 2024)
- Cal. Pen. Code § 1473.7(a)(1); equitably tolling for motion to reopen where criminal conviction vacated; due diligence; extraordinary circumstance
United States v. Manzano, No. 23-6073 (10th Cir. Aug. 13, 2024)
- generic definition of murder; Oklahoma second degree murder in violation of Okla. Stat. tit. 21, § 701.8; killing in commission of a non-dangerous felony
Bernardo-De La Cruz v. Garland, No. 21-1621 (7th Cir. Aug. 15, 2024)
- voluntary departure; 8 C.F.R. § 1240.26(i); temporary BIA member; Appointment’s Clause; not considering relocation hardship when children will remain for non-LPR cancellation; legal error and “completely ignored” evidence
Penafiel-Peralta v. Garland, No. 23-1959 (1st Cir. Aug. 12, 2024)
- mixed motive; nexus; land dispute; family membership; Ecuador
Lemus-Aguilar v. Garland, No. 23-1799 (1st Cir. Aug. 12, 2024)
- nexus; single, Salvadoran mothers with no familial protection; criminal gang activity; El Salvador
Charles v. Garland, No. 23-1857 (1st Cir. Aug. 15, 2024)
- review of the BIA’s denial of sua sponte reopening; failure to consider medical evidence; unpublished BIA decisions
Rosa v. Garland, No. 22-1523 (1st Cir. Aug. 16, 2024)
- adjustment of status; uncorroborated police reports; failure to follow BIA precedent; uncorroborated police reports to deny discretionary relief; Matter of Arreguin; Matter of Thomas; Fifth Amendment right not to testify when criminal charges pending