State Department Updates Regulations on Pardons Affecting Visa Ineligibility

October 15, 2024August 22, 2024 by Bjorn Villanueva

Impact of Pardons on Visa Ineligibility Clarified in New DOS Rule

Department of Homeland Security

DOS published a final rule amending 22 CFR Part 40 related to the effect of certain pardons on criminal-related grounds of visa ineligibility. Department of Homeland Security agreed with the Seventh Circuit Court of Appeals in its recent opinion in Wojciechowicz v. Garland as it applies to gubernatorial pardons and finds that the court’s analysis regarding the lack of underlying authority in the INA giving effect to such pardons also extends to the Department’s regulation at 22 CFR 40.22(c) regarding ineligibility for multiple criminal convictions. The final rule is effective today, August 22

Notable Judges and Historical Figures of the Seventh Circuit

December 23, 2024May 13, 2024 by Bjorn Villanueva

In Ndlovu v. Garland, the Seventh Circuit dismissed the petition for review of the IJ’s and the BIA’s denial of cancellation of removal as to the petitioner as a matter of discretion due to his criminal record, finding that the petitioner did not raise a colorable question of law in arguing that the IJ and …

Supreme Court Rules in Favor of Illegal Possession of Firearm

October 3, 2024January 24, 2017 by Brian Lerner

The carrying of weapons, Is control by the states. The laws regarding carrying weapons have been changing rapidly over the past ten years. As of 2016, Most states grant licenses to carry guns on a Shall-Issue basis. A few states leave the distribution of carry permits to the caution of issuing authorities, Eleven states allow …

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