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Thompson v. Lynch

Certiorari Denied

Petition for certiorari denied on January 11, 2016.

Docket No.15-289
Op. Below6th Cir.
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Issue

Whether an alien who fails to correct an address erroneously recorded by the government on a Notice to Appear, and who is subsequently ordered removed in absentia, may reopen his removal order when he was never advised of his obligation under 8 C.F.R. " 1003.15(d)(1) to correct the government's error.

Proceedings & orders timeline

Sep 8, 2015
Petition for a writ of certiorari filed. (Response due October 9, 2015)
Sep 30, 2015
Order extending time to file response to petition to and including November 9, 2015.
Nov 6, 2015
Order further extending time to file response to petition to and including December 2, 2015.
Dec 2, 2015
Order further extending time to file response to petition to and including December 8, 2015.
Dec 8, 2015
Brief of respondent Loretta E. Lynch, Attorney General in opposition filed.
Dec 21, 2015
Reply of petitioner Anthony Thompson filed.
Dec 22, 2015
DISTRIBUTED for Conference of January 8, 2016.
Jan 11, 2016
Petition DENIED.

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