Practice Alert: Matter of Reyes
On July 30, 2020, the Attorney General (AG) issued Matter of Reyes, 28 I&N Dec. 52 (A.G. 2020), where he endorsed a novel theory of removability. This practice alert provides a summary of the decision and potential practice tips for both immigration practitioners and criminal defense attorneys.
Why it matters
Useful as a practitioner-oriented overview from National Immigration Project on Crimes; review the source material for the most current authority and procedure.
Topics
Crimes and categorical approach
Workflows
Crim-imm screening
Forums
Cross-forum
Jurisdictions
National