Oral Arguments in Blanche v. Lau

Oral Arguments in Blanche v. Lau
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The Supreme Court heard oral argument earlier today in Blanche v. Lau. The Court has before it the rights of a lawful permanent resident who may have committed a crime in seeking to return to the United States after a brief trip abroad.  We blogged earlier in the week on Nancy Morawetz's analysis of the case on Just Security ("Improvidently Granted: The Sleeper Supreme Court Case Affecting the Rights of 12.8 Million Green Card Holders)."

The Justices at oral argument appeared "split," according to one assessment.

Make your own assessment from the transcript and audio.

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