Lopez Rico

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29 I&N Dec. 780

(BIA 2026) Interim Decision #4223 Matter of Omar Eliodoro LOPEZ RICO, Respondent Decided July 23, 2026 U.S. Department of Justice Executive Office for Immigration Review Board of Immigration Appeals (1) Where a respondent invokes the privilege against self-incrimination under the Fifth Amendment in response to questions material to whether he merits a favorable exercise of discretion, the Immigration Judge may draw reasonable adverse inferences from the respondent’s refusal to provide material testimony. (2) Unlawful voting is a significant adverse factor in determining…