Asian Americans Advancing Justice | AAJC Applauds Supreme Court Decision in Lee v. U.S.
June 23, 2017
June 23, 2017
WASHINGTON, June 23 -- The Asian Americans Advancing Justice issued the following news release:
Today, the U.S. Supreme Court issued its decision in Lee v. United States, reinforcing protections for legal permanent residents in criminal proceedings. This decision has the potential to save thousands of legal permanent residents who received erroneous advice about immigration consequences from counsel, and as a result, faced mandatory deportation following plea bargains. Asian Ameri . . .
Today, the U.S. Supreme Court issued its decision in Lee v. United States, reinforcing protections for legal permanent residents in criminal proceedings. This decision has the potential to save thousands of legal permanent residents who received erroneous advice about immigration consequences from counsel, and as a result, faced mandatory deportation following plea bargains. Asian Ameri . . .