Pugin v. Garland

Decided June 22, 2023. Brett M. Kavanaugh delivered the opinion of the Court.

Docket 22-23 · 599 U.S. 600 · Cited 34 times

An offense may “relate to” obstruction of justice under the Immigration and Nationality Act’s definition of an “aggravated felony,” 8 U. S. C. §1101(a)(43)(S), even if the offense does not require that an investigation or proceeding be pending.

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