Immigration Review

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A weekly podcast of immigration case summaries and practice insights from your host, Kevin A. Gregg, a partner at the law firm Kurzban Kurzban Tetzeli & Pratt P.A.

Each Monday, the Immigration Review podcast reviews the latest published opinions from the U.S. Supreme Court, the Board of Immigration Appeals, and all U.S. Circuit Courts of Appeals—discussing some in depth, providing holdings for others, and always giving practical insights, rummaging through the week’s decisions so you don’t have to.

*Read about your host and the KKTP law firm here: https://www.kktplaw.com/attorney/gregg-kevin-a/

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Episodes

Ep. 9 - Precedential Decisions from 6/22/20 - 6/28/20 (credible fear habeas corpus, administrative closure, CIMT, aggravated felony, in absentia motion to reopen, changed country conditions, CAT)

June 29, 2020 04:00 - 44 minutes - 30.4 MB

Cases as discussed in order: [01:44] DHS et al. v. Thuraissigiam, No. 19-161 (U.S. June 25, 2020) expedited removal; credible fear; habeas corpus; jurisdiction; due process; Suspension Clause [07:12] Meza-Morales v. Barr, No. 19-1999 (7th Cir. June 26, 2020) administrative closure; Matter of Castro Tum; U visa; INA § 212(d)(3)(A) waiver [14:04] Ortiz v. Barr, No. 19-1285 (8th Cir. June 23, 2020) CIMT; obstruction of legal process; obstruction of justice; general intent crimes [19...

Special Episode feat. author & founder of KKTP, Ira J. Kurzban, on SCOTUS's DACA decision, the history of DACA and the APA, their practical implications, and Immigrants' List

June 25, 2020 04:00 - 45 minutes - 31.2 MB

Special guest Ira J. Kurzban reviews SCOTUS's DACA Decision—DHS, et al. v. Regents of the University of California, et al., No. 18-587 (U.S. June 18, 2020). Topics as discussed in order: [01:50] Brief Overview and Breakdown of SCOTUS Votes [04:15] DACA Ruling [04:58] History of DACA [07:44] Expanded DACA and DAPA [13:17] History of APA [17:18] APA Reviewabilty [19:34] INA Preclusion/Jurisdiction-Stripping Statutes [23:24] Rescission of DACA is "arbitrary and capricious" in violatio...

Special Episode - Featuring author & founder of KKTP, Ira J. Kurzban, on SCOTUS's DACA decision, the history of DACA and the APA, their practical implications, and Immigrants' List

June 25, 2020 04:00 - 45 minutes - 31.2 MB

Ep. 8 - Precedential Decisions from 6/15/20 - 6/21/20 (DACA, K-1 fiance visa, right to counsel, visa waiver program, PSG)

June 22, 2020 04:00 - 26 minutes - 17.9 MB

Cases as discussed in order: [1:29] DHS, et al. v. Regents of the University of California, et al., No. 18-587 (U.S. June 18, 2020) DACA; Administrative Procedures Act; executive power [3:01] Matter of R. I. Ortega, 28 I&N Dec. 9 (BIA 2020) INA 204(c)(2); sham marriage; K-1 visa; conspiracy [9:48] Hernandez Lara v. Barr, No. 19-1524 (1st Cir. June 15, 2020) right to counsel; due process; prejudice; continuance [17:18] Damian Ferreyra v. Barr, Nos. 18-3021 & 19-2055 (7th Cir. J...

Ep. 7 - Precedential Decisions from 6/8/20 - 6/14/20 (controlled substance, realistic probability test, CAT, changed country condition motions to reopen, unaccompanied alien minor)

June 15, 2020 04:00 - 30 minutes - 20.9 MB

Cases as discussed in order: [1:11] Alexis v. Barr, No. 18-60748 (5th Cir. June 8, 2020) controlled substance; Texas; realistic probability test; categorical approach; CAT [9:40] Tejeda v. Barr, No. 13-74391 (9th Cir. June 8, 2020) controlled substance; California; categorical approach; divisibility [12:46] Martinez de Artiga v. Barr, No. 17-2898 (2d Cir. June 10, 2020) CAT; asylum; MS-13; gang recruitment [16:35] Matter of F-S-N-, 28 I&N Dec. 1 (BIA 2020) motion to reopen; c...

Ep. 6 - Precedential Decisions from 6/1/20 - 6/7/20 (Torture Convention, due process, derivative citizenship, CIMT, ineffective assistance of counsel)

June 08, 2020 04:00 - 25 minutes - 17.5 MB

Cases as discussed in order: [1:13] Nasrallah v. Barr, No. 18-1432 (U.S. June 1, 2020) CAT; jurisdiction; INA § 242(a)(2)(C); final order of removal [7:39] Grigoryan v. Barr, No. 16-73652 (9th Cir. June 2, 2020) asylum termination; Report of Investigation; ROI [13:06] Roy v. Barr, No. 15-72942 (9th Cir. June 4, 2020) derivative citizenship; 8 U.S.C. § 1432(a)(3); equal protection [17:56] Moran v. Barr, No. 18-73167 (9th Cir. June 2, 2020) CIMT; Cal. Veh. Code § 2800.4; vehicular flig...

Ep. 5 - Precedential Decisions from 5/25/20 - 5/31/20 (firearms offense, CIMT, controlled substance, aggravated felony crime of violence, asylum)

June 01, 2020 04:00 - 32 minutes - 22.4 MB

Cases as discussed in order: [1:31] Williams v. Barr, No. 18-2535 (2nd Cir. May 27, 2020) antique firearms exception; INA § 237(a)(2)(C); categorical approach; realistic probability test [7:30] Mendez v. Barr, No. 18-801 (2nd Cir. May 27, 2020) CIMTs; Matter of Mendez, 27 I&N Dec. 219, 225 (BIA 2018); 18 U.S.C. § 4; misprision of a felony [14:54] Kondjoua v. Barr, No. 16-296 (2nd Cir. May 28, 2020) aggravated felony; crime of violence; INA § 101(a)(43)(F); 18 U.S.C. § 16(a); sexual ass...

Ep. 4 - Precedential Decisions from 5/18/20 - 5/24/20 (asylum, withholding of removal, domestic violence, pardons, ineffective assistance of counsel, u-visa)

May 25, 2020 04:00 - 32 minutes - 22.6 MB

Cases as discussed in order: [01:33] Guzman Vazquez v. Barr, No. 19-3417 (6th Cir. May 18, 2020) withholding of removal; “one central reason”; nexus; corroboration; opportunity to explain [11:02] Juan Antonio v. Barr, No. 18-3500 (6th Cir. May 19, 2020) asylum; particular social group; Matter of A-B-; Matter of A-R-C-G-, domestic violence; indigenous; Guatemala [18:30] Matter of Bay Area Legal Services, Inc., 27 I&N Dec. 837 (DIR 2020) non-attorney accreditation; EOIR Director; recons...

Ep. 3 - Precedential Decisions from 5/11/20 - 5/17/20 (sua sponte motion to reopen, agency deference, jurisdiction, retroactivity, CIMT, evidence, due process, asylum)

May 18, 2020 04:00 - 26 minutes - 18.4 MB

Cases as discussed in order: [01:20] Reyes Vargas v. Barr, No. 17-9549 (10th Cir. May 14, 2020) sua sponte motion to reopen; 8 C.F.R. § 1003.23(b)(1); departure bar; jurisdiction; Kisor; Auer; agency deference [10:30] Diaz Ortiz v. Barr, No. 19-1620 (1st Cir. May 15, 2020) asylum; El Salvador; MS-13; gangs; adverse credibility, evidentiary admissibility; due process [13:38] Francisco v. Att’y Gen. U.S., No. 19-2700 (3d Cir. May 15, 2020) CIMT; theft; Matter of Diaz-Lizarraga; retroact...

Ep. 2 - Precedential Decisions from 5/1/20 - 5/10/20 (categorical approach, aggravated felony, controlled substance, CIMT, asylum, MPP, NTA)

May 10, 2020 15:00 - 44 minutes - 30.2 MB

Cases as discussed in order: [01:16] Mero v Barr, No. 17-70929 (9th Cir. May 1, 2020) aggravated felony; sexual abuse of minor; INA § 101(a)(43)(A); categorical approach; Nevada; NRS § 200.730; possession of child pornography [10:35] Romero-Millan, et al. v. Barr, Nos. 16-73915, 17-72893 (9th Cir. May 4, 2020) controlled substance; categorical approach; divisibility; certification; Arizona; A.R.S. § 13-3415; drug paraphernalia; A.R.S.§ 13-3408(A)(2); drug possession for sale [16:17] Agu...

Ep. 2 - Precedential Decisions from 5/1/20 through 5/10/20

May 10, 2020 15:00 - 44 minutes - 30.2 MB

Cases as discussed in order. 9th Circuit: Mero v Barr, No. 17-70929 (May 1, 2020) aggravated felony; sexual abuse of minor; INA § 101(a)(43)(A); categorical approach; Nevada; NRS § 200.730; possession of child pornography 9th Circuit: Romero-Millan, et al. v. Barr, Nos. 16-73915, 17-72893 (May 4, 2020) controlled substance; categorical approach; divisibility; certification; Arizona; A.R.S. § 13-3415; drug paraphernalia; A.R.S.§ 13-3408(A)(2); drug possession for sale 9th Circuit: Aguila...

Ep. 1 - Precedential Decisions from 3/25/20 through 5/1/20

May 05, 2020 02:00 - 36 minutes - 24.8 MB

Cases as discussed in order. U.S. Supreme Court: Barton v. Barr, No. 18-725 (Apr. 23, 2020) "rendered inadmissible"; INA § 240A(d)(1)(B); cancellation of removal; stop-time rule 9th Circuit: Peters v. Barr, No. 16-73509 (Apr. 2, 2020) adjustment of status; failure to maintain lawful status exception; INA § 245(c) 1st Circuit: Sutarsim v. Barr, No. 18-1937 (May 1, 2020) motion to reopen; changed country conditions; Indonesia; Chinese ethnicity 2nd Circuit: Scarlett v. Barr, No. 16-940...

Ep. 1 - Precedential Decisions from 3/25/20 - 5/1/20 (cancellation of removal, adjustment of status, motion to reopen, asylum, ineffective assistance of counsel)

May 05, 2020 02:00 - 36 minutes - 25.3 MB

Cases as discussed in order: [02:36] Barton v. Barr, No. 18-725 (U.S. Apr. 23, 2020) "rendered inadmissible"; INA § 240A(d)(1)(B); cancellation of removal; stop-time rule [11:21] Peters v. Barr, No. 16-73509 (9th Cir. Apr. 2, 2020) adjustment of status; failure to maintain lawful status exception; INA § 245(c) [19:13] Sutarsim v. Barr, No. 18-1937 (1st Cir. May 1, 2020) motion to reopen; changed country conditions; Indonesia; Chinese ethnicity [21:36] Scarlett v. Barr, No. 16-940 (2d...