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Episode Synopsis
In this case, the court considered whether federal courts have jurisdiction to review the Secretary of Homeland Security's discretionary decision to revoke an approved visa petition under 8 U-S-C §1155, based on a determination that a prior marriage was a sham.
The case was decided on December 10, 2024.
The Supreme Court held that Revocation of an approved visa petition based on a sham-marriage determination is the kind of discretionary decision that federal courts do not have jurisdiction to review. Justice Jackson delivered the opinion for a unanimous Court.
The opinion is presented here in its entirety, but with citations omitted. If you appreciate this episode, please subscribe. Thank you.
The case was decided on December 10, 2024.
The Supreme Court held that Revocation of an approved visa petition based on a sham-marriage determination is the kind of discretionary decision that federal courts do not have jurisdiction to review. Justice Jackson delivered the opinion for a unanimous Court.
The opinion is presented here in its entirety, but with citations omitted. If you appreciate this episode, please subscribe. Thank you.
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