Pascual v. Holder

Manuel Pascual, a citizen of the Dominican Republic, petitions for review of a Board of Immigration Appeals (“BIA”) decision to affirm an immigration judge’s (“IJ”) finding that Pascual had been con victed of an aggravated felony, and was therefore ineligible for cancellation of removal. Pascual also seeks review of the BIA’s denial of a continuance to seek post-conviction relief and moves for a stay of removal pending appeal, leave to proceed in forma pauperis and appointment of counsel. The Government moves to dismiss Pascual’s petition for review on the ground that the BIA’s determination…