Decision date: 2024-03-15

Holding that the Agency erred in finding that Petitioner's conviction for conspiracy to commit money laundering constituted an aggravated felony and particularly serious crime because (1) the IJ improperly considered specific offense characteristics as elements, (2) the BIA analyzed the elements of the wrong statute, and (3) the Agency altogether failed to consider whether Petitioner's conviction indicates that he poses a danger to the community.

Publication Status: Published

Case judge: Heytens, Motz

Decision: Annor v. Garland, 95 F.4th 820 (4th Cir. 2024)