Sanchez v. Mayorkas

Decided June 7, 2021. Elena Kagan delivered the opinion of the Court.

Docket 20-315 · 593 U.S. 409 · Cited 62 times

An individual who entered the United States unlawfully is not eligible to become a lawful permanent resident under 8 U.S.C. §1255 even if the United States has granted the individual temporary protected status.

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