Justices Lean Toward Broader Review of Deportation Orders (1)

The U.S. Supreme Court seemed likely after oral argument Dec. 9 to rule in favor of a challenge seeking judicial review of deportation orders more broadly.

Justices from both the conservative and liberal wings of the court aggressively questioned the government’s attorney in a case examining what immigration decisions are reviewable in federal court.

The outcome of the case could have implications for those deported years, or even decades ago.

The Immigration and Nationality Act cuts off judicial review for immigrants convicted of certain crimes, except when there are “constitutional claims or questions of law.”

Frederick Liu, the federal government’s ...