United States Ninth Circuit

An equal protection claim fails where the INS has advanced a rational explanation for the difference in treatment between lawful permanent resident (LPR) aggravated felons and non-LPR aggravated felons for purposes of INA section 212(h) waiver of deportation. (Amended opinion)

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• Decided 09/25/2002
• Published 09/25/2002

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• United States Ninth Circuit

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