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The Ninth Circuit is Fighting Back! And Motions to Reopen In Absentia Hearings Just Got a Little Easier!

Posted on November 23, 2020 by Merle Kahn — 3 Comments ↓

The Ninth Circuit issues rejoinder to the BIA regarding expert testimony and clarifies the standard for motions to reopen in absentia cases based on ineffective assistance of counsel. Continue reading The Ninth Circuit is Fighting Back! And Motions to Reopen In Absentia Hearings Just Got a Little Easier!→

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Posted in Appellate Review, CAT, Constitutional Law, Cross-Appeals and the 10-Year Bar, Due Process, Motion to Reopen | Tagged CAT, Deference, Expert Testimony, in absentia, Ineffective Assistance of Counsel, motion to reopen, Prejudice | 3 Replies

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