Immigration & Naturalization Service v. Cardoza-Fonseca

Supreme Court of the United States · Decided 1987-03-09

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*423 Justice Stevens delivered the opinion of the Court. Since 1980, the Immigration and Nationality Act has provided two methods through which an otherwise deportable alien who claims that he will be persecuted if deported can seek relief. Section 243(h) of the Act, 8 U. S. C. § 1253 (h), requires the Attorney General…

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