Ep. 314 - Precedential Decisions: 4/27/2026 - 05/3/2026 (no mandatory detention for EWIs; bond & FBI; in absentia - children & exceptional circumstances; tolling; credibility; 204(c); foreign convictions)

From Immigration Review by Kevin A. Gregg, Esq. (kgregg@kktplaw.com)

May 5, 2026 · 1h 18m

About this episode

This episode discusses recent precedential decisions affecting immigration law, including issues of mandatory detention and bond hearings.

Barbosa Da Cunha v. Freden, No. 25-3141 (2d Cir. Apr. 28, 2026) no mandatory detention for EWIs; Hurtado; seeking admission; INA § 235(a)(2)(B); Laken Riley Act; applicant for admission entry; canon of constitutional avoidance; plain text Matter of Shentu, 29 I&N Dec. 595 (BIA 2026) bond; FBI Letterhead Memorandum; national security risk Matter of Orozco Becerra and Orozco Becerra, 29 I&N Dec. 600 (BIA 2026) in absentia removal order against minors; administrativ...

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Host: Kevin A. Gregg, Esq.

Topics covered

immigration law
precedential decisions
mandatory detention
bond hearings
in absentia orders
national security
children's rights

Keywords

immigration
precedential decisions
mandatory detention
bond
FBI
in absentia
children
national security
foreign convictions
credibility

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: FBI, BIA, INA

Books & works: Matter of Shentu, Matter of Orozco Becerra

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