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* Crimmigration Hypo (Batman Begins) *

Hemanth C. Gundavaram

Crimmigration Hypo

2020 Exam, Question #3 (60 minutes)

(Batman Begins)

 

Bruce Wayne entered the U.S. without inspection on January 1, 2011. He has been in the U.S. ever since. He has no lawful immigration status.

 

On June 1, 2020, Bruce shoplifted from a convenience store owned by his sister, Rachel, and was arrested. On February 1, 2021, he went to trial and was convicted. He served six months in prison and was released on August 1, 2021. That day, DHS picked him up and issued a Notice to Appear (NTA).

 

Rachel is a Lawful Permanent Resident (LPR) but has no interest in sponsoring Bruce for immigration status. Bruce’s father, Thomas, is a U.S. Citizen but Bruce has no relationship with him. Bruce used to drink alcohol to excess and was addicted to gambling but quit both after his shoplifting arrest.

 

  • What grounds of removability can the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) charge Bruce with in the Notice to Appear (NTA)? Please list all that apply.

 

  • Bruce is in immigration court today: August 11, 2021. Is he eligible for cancellation of removal?  Why or why not?
    • (you cannot answer this yet until we do cancellation of removal)

 

 

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