United States Second Circuit
Higgins v. Holder, 11-924
In removal proceedings against a Jamaican national who had been convicted for witness tampering under Connecticut General Statutes section 53a-151, a petition for review of the BIA's denial of cancellation of removal and a section 212(h) waiver is denied, where the conviction categorically constituted an "offense relating to obstruction of justice" within the meaning of 8 USC section 1101(a)(43)(S), and thus was an aggravated felony that precluded the requested relief.
Appellate Information
- Decided 04/19/2012
- Published 04/19/2012
Judges
Court
- United States Second Circuit
Counsel
- For Appellant:
- Carlton L. Hume, Kristofer R. McDonald