Immigration — illegal aliens — cancellation of removal — good moral character

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U.S. Court of Appeals for the 7th Circuit

Civil

Immigration — illegal aliens — cancellation of removal — good moral character

Where an illegal alien had an aggravated traffic record, including multiple drunken driving convictions, he could not show the good moral character required for cancellation of removal.

“By the time he was placed in removal proceedings in 2010 he had accumulated an impressive string of sanctions for a variety of traffic offenses committed in the previous decade. He had received a citation for violating traffic laws and driving in an ‘aggravated manner’ after his license had been revoked. He had received citations for driving without a valid license, driving on three occasions under the influence of alcohol, driving with a revoked driver’s license and on another occasion with a revoked or suspended license, violating a license-revocation order, twice lacking required proof of financial responsibility, and running a traffic light. He had also received suspensions for disregarding a stop/yield sign, for failing to fasten his seat belt, and for his previous violations.”

Petition Denied.

13-2536 Ortiz-Estrada v. Holder

Petition for Review of an Order of the Board of Immigration Appeals, Posner, J.