Ep. 301 - Precedential Decisions from 1/26/2026 - 2/1/2026 (particularly serious crime; N-A-M-; no misdemeanor presumption; discretion; in absentia; imputed gang & pro se asylum; robbery & attempted theft aggravated felony)
Tue Feb 03 2026
Matter of E-A-S-O-, 29 I&N Dec. 422 (BIA 2026)
particularly serious crime; N-A-M-; no misdemeanor presumption; Matter of Juarez; D.C. Code § 22-3010.01 sexual abuse of a minor; discretion; weighing hardship in discretionary analysis
Matter of Laurent Castro, 29 I&N Dec. 419 (BIA 2026)
in absentia; interlocutory appeal; “shall”; notice
Bonilla-Espinoza v. Bondi, No. 24-9566 (10th Cir. Jan. 27, 2026)
nexus; imputed gang member; exhaustion; due process; IJ failure to develop the record; translation issues; State of Exception; El Salvador
Banyee v. Bondi, No. 24-3590 (8th Cir. Jan. 29, 2026)
attempted theft; INA § 101(A)(43)(G)/(U); robbery in violation of North Dakota Century Code § 12.1-22-01; categorical approach; realistic probability test; unambiguous statute; lesser included offense
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Matter of E-A-S-O-, 29 I&N Dec. 422 (BIA 2026) particularly serious crime; N-A-M-; no misdemeanor presumption; Matter of Juarez; D.C. Code § 22-3010.01 sexual abuse of a minor; discretion; weighing hardship in discretionary analysis Matter of Laurent Castro, 29 I&N Dec. 419 (BIA 2026) in absentia; interlocutory appeal; “shall”; notice Bonilla-Espinoza v. Bondi, No. 24-9566 (10th Cir. Jan. 27, 2026) nexus; imputed gang member; exhaustion; due process; IJ failure to develop the record; translation issues; State of Exception; El Salvador Banyee v. Bondi, No. 24-3590 (8th Cir. Jan. 29, 2026) attempted theft; INA § 101(A)(43)(G)/(U); robbery in violation of North Dakota Century Code § 12.1-22-01; categorical approach; realistic probability test; unambiguous statute; lesser included offense Kurzban Kurzban Tetzeli and Pratt P.A. Immigration, serious injury, and business lawyers serving clients in Florida, California, and all over the world for over 40 years. Eimmigration "Simplifies immigration casework. Legal professionals use it to advance cases faster, delight clients, and grow their practices." Special Link! Gonzales & Gonzales Immigration Bonds P: (833) 409-9200immigrationbond.com EB-5 Support "EB-5 Support is an ongoing mentorship and resource platform created specifically for immigration attorneys." Contact: info@eb-5support.comWebsite: https://eb-5support.com/ Stafi "Remote staffing solutions for businesses of all sizes" Click me! The Pen and Sword Click me!Discount code: ImmigrationReview26 Want to become a patron? Click here to check out our Patreon Page! CONTACT INFORMATION: Email: kgregg@kktplaw.com Facebook: @immigrationreview Instagram: @immigrationreview Twitter: @immreview About your hostCase notesRecent criminal-immigration article (p.18)Featured in San Diego Voyager Support the show