Immigration – Removal Proceedings

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7^th Circuit Court of Appeals

Case Name: Gustavo Dominguez-Pulido v. Loretta E. Lynch

Case No.: 14-3557, 15-1298, 15-2208

Officials: FLAUM, EASTERBROOK, and SYKES, Circuit Judges.

Focus: Immigration – Removal Proceedings

Court of appeals finds no reason to overturn immigration judge decision for removal of appellant.

“The record also leads us to conclude that Dominguez-Pulido received a full and fair hearing. Dominguez-Pulido was represented by counsel throughout his removal proceeding and had the opportunity to challenge the charges by presenting testimony from himself and his brother, as well as exhibits in support of his applications for relief. He does not claim that he was prevented from presenting his case or that the IJ excluded significant testimony. Dominguez-Pulido had a meaningful opportunity to be heard, and both the IJ and the Board decided his case based on detailed analyses of the evidence. Moreover, Dominguez-Pulido’s claims that he was arrested without probable cause and was not advised of his rights are wholly unsubstantiated. He does not explain why there was no probable cause for his arrest by immigration officers. In addition, the Form I-213 shows that Dominguez-Pulido was served with a “Notice of Rights” upon his apprehension by immigration authorities.”

Petition to review denied

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