16 Dec 2016

Supreme Court Grants Cert. in Immigration Case: Lee v. U.S.

Lee v. United States, No. 16-327, SCOTUSblog

Issue: Whether it is always irrational for a noncitizen defendant with longtime legal resident status and extended familial and business ties to the United States to reject a plea offer notwithstanding strong evidence of guilt when the plea would result in mandatory and permanent deportation.