Legal Opinion
Maria Velasquez v. Jefferson Sessions III
Court of Appeals for the Fourth Circuit
Decided July 31, 2017No. 16-1669PublishedCited by 30 opinions
1Opinion of the Court
AGEE, Circuit Judge:
Maria Suyapa Velasquez, a citizen and native of Honduras, entered the United States unlawfully in 2014 with her minor son D.A.E.V.; they were detained by U.S. Customs and Border Patrol at the time of entry. The Government issued a Notice to Appear, charging Velasquez and D.A.E.V. with removability under section 212(a)(7)(A)(i)(I) of the Immigration and Nationality Act (the “INA”). See generally 8 U.S.C. § 1182(a)(7)(A)(i)(I). Velasquez conceded her removability, but applied for asylum and withholding of removal, and attached D.A.E.V. as a rider on her petition.1 An…
2Cases cited15 opinions
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- Maydai Hernandez-Avalos v. Loretta LynchCourt of Appeals for the Fourth Circuit · 2015
- A-R-C-GBoard of Immigration Appeals · 2014
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3Cited by30 opinions
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