The US Supreme Court gave immigrants who agree to voluntarily leave the country more time to appeal their deportation if their departure deadline falls on a weekend or holiday.
In a 5-4 decision on Tuesday, the court said a voluntary departure deadline that falls on a weekend or legal holiday extends to the next business day.
Mexican native Hugo Abisaí Monsalvo Velázquez argued he should get more time to appeal after his departure day fell on a Saturday, but the Board of Immigration appeals refused to reopen his case. The BIA said it was too late because the 60-day deadline ...
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