Sixth Circuit Court Vacates Deportation Order, Calls for Supreme Court Precedent Review

The U.S. Court of Appeals for the Sixth Circuit has ruled that established U.S. Supreme Court precedent necessitates the vacating of a Mexican native’s removal order. This decision follows the revocation of the individual’s U.S. citizenship due to the non-disclosure of a criminal charge. However, the decision also sparked critical commentary from within the circuit. A circuit judge has questioned the current precedence, suggesting that it may be time for the justices to re-evaluate the prevailing legal standard. For further details on this ruling and the judge’s stance, the original report is accessible through Law360.