Immigration – Abuse of Discretion

By: Derek Hawkins//October 5, 2020//

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7^th Circuit Court of Appeals

Case Name: Maria Mercedes Lopez-Garcia v. William P. Barr

Case No.: 19-2081

Officials: SYKES, Chief Judge, and BAUER and EASTERBROOK, Circuit Judges.

Focus: Immigration – Abuse of Discretion

Maria Lopez-Garcia and her three minor children, Luisa, Wendy, and Rolando Lopez-Lopez are natives and citizens of Guatemala. We consider whether the Board of Immigration Appeals (BIA) abused its discretion in denying their motions to reconsider and reopen. Upon review, we find no abuse of discretion by the BIA and deny the petition.

Petition denied

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Derek A Hawkins is trademark corporate counsel for Harley-Davidson. Hawkins oversees the prosecution and maintenance of the Harley-Davidson’s international trademark portfolio in emerging markets.

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