board of immigration appeals
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10th Circuit rules 20-year-old DUI convictions may be factor in deportation proceedings
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The Denver-based federal appeals court concluded last month that it was appropriate for immigration authorities to consider a man’s 20-year-old impaired driving convictions when determining if he recently exhibited “good moral character.” Under federal law, an immigrant seeking to remain in the country is eligible for relief if they have been continuously present in the…
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Federal judge believes government would follow her orders on immigration detention ‘under normal circumstances’
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A federal judge agreed on Thursday that she would allow a class of approximately 500 people in Colorado’s immigration detention to challenge the government’s refusal to set their bond, which she already found to be a likely violation of the law. At the same time, U.S. District Court Judge Regina M. Rodriguez said she was…
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10th Circuit clarifies when hardship to child can halt parent’s deportation
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The Denver-based federal appeals court clarified on Monday that immigration judges, when deciding whether to halt a person’s deportation because of hardship to their child, should consider whether the child meets the age threshold at the time of the decision, even if a significant delay means they are no longer a legal “child.” The U.S.…
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10th Circuit: 60 days means 60 days to voluntarily deport
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If a noncitizen has 60 days to leave the country or else ask for review of his immigration case, there is no grace period if the final day falls on a weekend, the federal appeals court based in Denver ruled last month. Addressing an issue that had only surfaced in one other appellate court, the…
