Legal Case Summary

Swaraj Singh v. Eric Holder, Jr.


Date Argued: Thu Oct 09 2014
Case Number: D063363
Docket Number: 2592383
Judges:Paez, Bybee, Callahan
Duration: 24 minutes
Court Name: Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit

Case Summary

**Case Summary: Swaraj Singh v. Eric Holder, Jr.** **Docket Number:** 2592383 **Court:** [Specify the Court if available, e.g., United States Court of Appeals] **Date:** [Include the date of decision if available] **Overview:** The case of Swaraj Singh v. Eric Holder, Jr. involves legal proceedings challenging decisions made by the immigration authorities in the United States. The petitioner, Swaraj Singh, contested rulings related to their immigration status and potential deportation. **Facts:** - Swaraj Singh, a citizen of [Country], entered the United States under [specific visa type, if applicable]. - [Provide additional relevant background details about Singh’s immigration journey, including any previous legal status, applications for relief, or specific events leading to the current case.] - The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) initiated deportation proceedings against Singh, citing [specific grounds for deportation, e.g. failure to maintain status, criminal activity]. **Legal Issues:** - The central legal issue in this case is whether Singh is entitled to relief from deportation based on [specific legal grounds cited, e.g., asylum claims, cancellation of removal, etc.]. - The case also examines the discretion exercised by immigration judges and agencies under relevant immigration law. **Arguments:** - **For Swaraj Singh:** The petitioner argued that [summarize arguments made by Singh's legal representation, focusing on legal precedents, humanitarian concerns, or errors in the immigration judge's decision]. - **For Eric Holder, Jr. (as representative of the government):** The government contended that [summarize the government's position, focusing on statutory provisions, absence of qualifying factors for relief, and rationale for the deportation order]. **Court's Decision:** - The outcome of the case was [summarize the court's ruling, whether it upheld the decision of the lower court or agency, or if it granted relief to Singh]. - [Include any notable legal principles established or cited in the decision, and implications for future cases]. **Conclusion:** This case illustrates the complexities within United States immigration law and the challenges faced by individuals seeking protection or relief from deportation. The court's ruling has implications for [mention any broader impacts on immigration policy or case law]. **Note:** Specific legal details, outcomes, and facts may need to be filled in or confirmed according to case documentation and the context of the ruling.

Swaraj Singh v. Eric Holder, Jr.


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