Case Summary
**Case Summary: Rodrigo Solano-Rivera v. Eric Holder, Jr. (Docket No. 7837313)**
**Court:** United States Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit
**Filed:** [Specific Date]
**Judges:** [Names of Judges involved]
**Background:**
Rodrigo Solano-Rivera, a citizen of Mexico, was in proceedings before the Board of Immigration Appeals (BIA) after being ordered removed by an immigration judge (IJ). Solano-Rivera contested the IJ's ruling, which determined that he was ineligible for cancellation of removal due to a prior felony conviction in the United States.
**Legal Issues:**
1. **Eligibility for Cancellation of Removal:** The primary issue revolved around whether Solano-Rivera met the requisite criteria for cancellation of removal under the applicable immigration statutes, particularly focusing on his criminal history.
2. **Discretionary Relief:** The second issue addressed was whether the BIA abused its discretion in denying his request for cancellation of removal despite his claims of hardship and family ties in the U.S.
**Arguments:**
- **Petitioner's Argument:** Solano-Rivera argued that his criminal history should not disqualify him from receiving cancellation of removal, emphasizing his rehabilitation efforts and the impact of his removal on his U.S.-citizen family members.
- **Respondent's Argument:** The government, represented by Eric Holder, Jr. (then the Attorney General), contended that the IJ and BIA correctly applied the law regarding eligibility for cancellation of removal and exercised proper discretion in their decision-making process.
**Decision:**
The Ninth Circuit reviewed the record and arguments presented. The court affirmed the decision of the BIA, finding that:
- The BIA did not err in its interpretation of the relevant statutes regarding Solano-Rivera's eligibility for cancellation of removal.
- The exercise of discretion by the BIA was within reasonable bounds considering the totality of circumstances, including Solano-Rivera's criminal history.
**Conclusion:**
Rodrigo Solano-Rivera's petition for review was denied, and the BIA's decision to order his removal was upheld. The court emphasized the importance of considering both statutory eligibility and the discretionary nature of relief applications in immigration cases.
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