The court rejected non-citizens’ challenge to criminal charges of re-entry
At 7:21 p.m.
Supreme Court Monday Unanimous rule Against a non-U.S. citizen who is defending his prosecution for the crime of re-entering the country.
case,
United States v. Palomar-San Diego, Involving a Mexican citizen, Refugio Palomar-Santiago, who became a legal permanent resident (ie, green card holder) in 1990. Eight years later, an immigration judge discovered that he was convicted of a felony for being affected in California. Federal immigration law. Palomar-Santiago gave up the right to appeal and was soon deported.But six years after being deported, the Supreme Court ruled
The court rejected non-citizens’ challenge to the allegations of “illegal re-entry”
At 11:27 am
Supreme Court Monday Unanimous rule Against a non-U.S. citizen, he is contesting the prosecution of illegal entry.
case,
United States v. Palomar-San Diego, Involving a Mexican citizen, Refugio Palomar-Santiago, who obtained lawful permanent residency in the United States in 1990. Eight years later, he was deported due to a conviction in California for driving under the influence.But after he was deported, the Supreme Court ruled
Leocal v. Ashcroft According to relevant federal regulations, DUI’s conviction will not provide a basis for expelling people like Palomar-Santiago.