The United States Supreme Court found that obstruction of justice is a valid basis for deportation. This applies even if there is no ongoing investigation or court case happening at the time. This is a change from the previous rule, where an active investigation or court matter was required to qualify for deportation.

The Court determined that the Immigration and Nationality Act (INA) does not require an ongoing legal process to qualify for deportation. This resolves previous split circuit court findings. As a result, people who are in the U.S. and have an immigration status can be deported if they are found guilty of obstructing justice, regardless of whether there is an ongoing investigation or not.

Our team of attorneys is keeping a close eye on all the updates related to U.S. immigration. If you have any questions about immigration issues, feel free to reach out to us. We work with our clients every step of the way.