Chevron U.S.A. v. Natural Res. Def. Council

Holding that courts "must give effect to the unambiguously expressed intent of Congress"

National Cable Telecom. Assn. v. Brand X Internet S

Holding that an agency is free within "the limits of reasoned interpretation to change course" only if it "adequately justifies the change"

Marmolejo-Campos v. Holder

Holding that Chevron deference applies to published decisions but Skidmore deference applies to unpublished decisions

Navarro-Lopez v. Gonzales

Holding that a definition of moral turpitude that encompassed all criminal conduct would be overbroad and contrary to the intent of Congress

Jean-Louis v. Att'y Gen. U.S.

Finding the "realistic probability" test inapplicable where the statute's "elements ... are clear, and the ability of the government to prosecute a defendant under [the statute] is not disputed"

Pelayo-Garcia v. Holder

Holding that unlawful sexual abuse of a minor under section 261.5(d) of the California Penal Code is not categorically an aggravated felony under 8 U.S.C. § 1101

Morales-Garcia v. Holder

Holding that corporal injury against a cohabitant under § 273.5 is not a crime involving moral turpitude

Quintero-Salazar v. Keisler

Holding that statute criminalizing unlawful sexual intercourse with minor under 16 did not categorically involve moral turpitude; statute lacked scienter requirement and therefore "lack[ed] the requisite element of willfulness or evil intent"

Nicanor-Romero v. Mukasey

Holding that petitioner's conviction for annoying or molesting a child under 18 years of age did not constitute a "crime involving moral turpitude" or an aggravated felony under the categorical approach

Saavedra-Figueroa v. Holder

Holding crime at issue was not a CIMT as it “does not require any degree of scienter”

Section 1101 - Definitions

Finding notice and comment rulemaking is required for the agency's interim rule recognizing fear of coercive family practices as basis for refugee status

Section 1227 - Deportable aliens

Granting this discretion to the Attorney General

Section 484 - Theft

Outlining the elements of both theories

Section 236 - False imprisonment

Defining false imprisonment as "the unlawful violation of the personal liberty of another

Section 261.5 - Unlawful sexual intercourse

Defining statutory rape, but requiring no mens rea

Section 1103 - Powers and duties of the Secretary, the Under Secretary, and the Attorney General

Granting the Attorney General power to "establish such regulations" and "review . . . administrative determinations in immigration proceedings"

Section 488 - Petty theft

Section 11380 - Violation by use of a minor

Furnishing controlled substances to a minor

Section 1240.8 - Burdens of proof in removal proceedings

Applying "clearly and beyond doubt" burden to "proceedings commenced upon a respondent's arrival" or "[a]liens present in the United States without being admitted"