4th Circ. Bars Salvadoran Woman's Bid To Cancel Removal
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The 4th US Circuit Court of Appeals has ruled that a Salvadoran woman does not have an immigration status, affecting her deportation case. Read the details.
4th US Circuit Court of Appeals Ruling
On Friday, the 4th US Circuit Court of Appeals made a decision in the case of a Salvadoran woman who had been granted temporary relief from deportation. The court ruled that the woman did not have an immigration status and was therefore ineligible to seek to stop her deportation.
This ruling was the result of a split decision among the judges and may have significant implications for US immigration policy. The decision contradicts the positions of the 5th and 9th circuit courts, which had previously ruled that individuals who receive temporary relief from deportation have an immigration status.
Implications of the Ruling
The 4th US Circuit Court of Appeals' decision may affect thousands of immigrants who are in similar situations. The judges emphasized that their decision is based on a literal interpretation of immigration law, which does not provide a clear definition of immigration status for individuals who receive temporary relief from deportation.
What's Next?
Lawyers and immigration experts have already stated that they plan to appeal this decision to the US Supreme Court. They believe that the 4th US Circuit Court of Appeals' decision contradicts the spirit of immigration reform and may lead to mass deportations.
What to do next
- Appeal to Board of Immigration Appeals — Order
- Cancellation of Removal for Lawful Permanent Residents — Order
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Source: law360.com