by Matthew Hoppock | Dec 3, 2015 | Deportation, Removal Defense |
I argued a case in the Eighth Circuit in St. Louis in September, 2015 which demonstrates how vitally important it is for immigrants to have access to an immigration court attorney. We’re still waiting for a decision, but whether we win or lose, the case...
by Matthew Hoppock | Nov 1, 2012 | Immigration, Uncategorized |
Today the Office of Inspector General released a troubling report on the efficiency of the Immigration Courts and the BIA. While I disagree with the focus of the report, which ultimately seems to be that “continuances” are bad, there is some...
by Matthew Hoppock | Dec 27, 2011 | Uncategorized |
The BIA has issued a new unpublished opinion which discusses whether an IJ should continue removal proceedings when the immigrant seeks to apply for a U visa, as the victim of a crime. In In re Hernandez-Guttierez, the BIA concluded that the immigrant’s...
