Circuit split · immigration law
What standard governs an immigration judge's decision to grant or deny a continuance in removal proceedings
1 federal appellate case on this question, each acknowledging the disagreement in its own words.
- Ilic-Lee v. Mukasey507 F3D 1044
Sixth Circuit Court of Appeals · November 19, 2007
“I would not create a circuit and intercircuit conflict on the question of the application of the standard for a continuance in these administrative cases.” — Split of authority
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The other side of the split
Decisions the acknowledging court(s) named as the opposing or joined side, quoted in the acknowledging opinion's own words.
- On the other side · 7th Cir.Subhan v. Ashcroft383 F.3d 591
- On the other side · 7th Cir.Benslimane v. Gonzales430 F.3d 828
“Gonzales, 494 F.3d 566 (6th Cir.2007), I would conclude that the refusal to grant a continuance in the case was a gross abuse of discretion.” — Ilic-Lee v. Mukasey, acknowledging the split
- On the other side · 6th Cir.Badwan v. Gonzales494 F.3d 566
“Gonzales, 494 F.3d 566 (6th Cir.2007), I would conclude that the refusal to grant a continuance in the case was a gross abuse of discretion.” — Ilic-Lee v. Mukasey, acknowledging the split
What the split turns on
- Doctrines & tests:
- abuse of discretion
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