Monday, May 13, 2013

Fourth Circuit -- Ali Karimi v. Eric Holder, Jr

Immigration -- Under either categorical or modified categorical review, state second-degree assault conviction was not for a crime of violence, as the grabbing of a hand is not, in itself, a violent act.

Dissent:  AG has moved for remand, and Scotus is pondering a relevant question.  Abstain. (Courteously.)

Ali Karimi v. Eric Holder, Jr
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