Drug Crimes

In a new precedential decision issued this morning, the BIA held that "the intentional distribution of the proceeds of an illicit drug business" is not an Aggravated Felony. In Matter of Flores-Aguirre, the Board reasoned that while the handling of drug money may be...

Although it will likely be overshadowed by the Supreme Court's rulings today, the Board issued something of a blockbuster decision this morning interpreting issues involving both asylum and the definition of "conviction" under the INA.  Here are four major takeaways...