Matter of J.J. Rodriguez: In Absentia Removal Issues Under Migrant Protection Protocols
In Matter of J.J. Rodriguez, the BIA explained when an alien under the Migrant Protection Protocols fails to appear should be ordered removed in absentia.
One of the most difficult and highly complex areas of immigration law is Removal Proceedings, formerly known as Deportation Proceedings. Often an individual’s most important rights are at stake in these proceedings – their ability to live and work in the United States is at jeopardy. Their ability to come back to this country, or for that matter, even visit this country is often called into question, sometime for long periods of time, often for the duration of these individuals’ lives.
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In Matter of J.J. Rodriguez, the BIA explained when an alien under the Migrant Protection Protocols fails to appear should be ordered removed in absentia.
The BIA held in Matter of J-S-S- that no party in removal proceedings has burden of establishing competency. Rather, the IJ must make a competency determination
The BIA clarified when impeachment evidence submitted by the Government on cross-examination is admissible in immigration court.
INS v. Rios-Pineda affirmed the AG’s discretion to deny a motion to reopen. This applies the power to deny motions to reopen to apply for cancellation of removal.
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