The Ninth Circuit granted the petition for review of the BIA decision, finding the petitioner ineligible for cancellation of removal or voluntary departure because he lacked good moral character as a “habitual drunkard.” The court remanded, holding that the petitioner could bring an equal protection challenge because there is no rational basis to classify persons afflicted by chronic alcoholism as innately lacking good moral character.
https://cbocalbos.wordpress.com/tag/9th-circuit/
https://cbocalbos.wordpress.com/tag/9th-circuit-court-of-appeals/
https://cbocalbos.wordpress.com/tag/petition-for-review-to-9th-circuit-court-of-appeal/
https://californiaimmigration.us/9th-circuit-case-gran/
Filed under: Immigration Attorney | Tagged: 9th circuit, BIA, GMC, habitual drunkard, Lack of good moral character | 1 Comment »
Brian D. Lerner Immigration Attorney & Deportation Lawyer Blog 