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Practice Alert: Matter of Reyes

Practice Advisory
Issue area
Removal Defense
Crimes/Post-Conviction Relief
Audience
Attorney
Published: Aug. 24, 2020

On July 30, 2020, the Attorney General (AG) issued Matter of Reyes, 28 I&N Dec. 52 (A.G. 2020), where he endorsed a novel theory of removability. This practice alert provides a summary of the decision and potential practice tips for both immigration practitioners and criminal defense attorneys.