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· 6/7/1991

Colombo v. Sharmas Realty, Inc.

Citations

  • 174 A.D.2d 985

How courts have described this case

Verbatim parenthetical descriptions written by other courts when citing this decision. Ranked by citation-network relevance.

  • stating that the Refugee Act of 1980 “established the basic framework for current refugee law” (emphasis added)
  • noting that the Handbook is advisory but is not binding
  • relying on Congress’ specification of provisions for withhold- ing of removal that were applicable prospectively, to determine the exercise of discretion in currently applicable provisions for withholding of deporta- tion
  • considering but declining to adopt the position set forth in a UNHCR opinion letter
  • “On some occasions, we have focused exclusively on the elements of the offense, i.e., the nature of the crime.”
  • regarding with- holding of deportation

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