Removal Proceedings for Felony Offense; Asylum in Jeapordy
Aug 09, 2011OUTCOME: Respondent was provided relief and released
Removal proceedings were initiated against Respondent, who finished his criminal sentence for a felony offense. Respondent was an asylee (a beneficiary of asylum). The Immigration court sought to r ... emove Respondent's asylum status and return him back to his home country. Attorney argued Res Judicata, and additionally argued that country condition had not changed. Attorney also cited precedent regarding the nature of Respondent's felony offense (non-violent) Respondent was provided with the relief of withholding, and released.
