September 14, 2023, opinions

Designated for publication Jones, J. (Jones, Stewart, Duncan), criminal, jury instructions, sentencing Affirming conviction of illegal reentry and 105-month sentence, finding no error in jury instruction or impropriety in enhancement of sentence for obstruction of justice. After the defendant had presented evidence that he had been acting under duress due to threats by the drug-smuggling … More September 14, 2023, opinions

June 29, 2022, opinions

Designated for publication Djie v. Garland, 20-60448, petition for review of BIA order Oldham, J. (Davis, Willett, Oldham), immigration Denying Indonesian citizens’ petition for review of BIA order denying motion to reopen removal proceedings. The Court held that the petition was both number-barred and time-barred. With regard to the number-bar, the Court held that DOJ’s … More June 29, 2022, opinions