No. 18-1432October Term 2019Decided Jun 1, 2020
Nasrallah v. Barr
This case asked whether federal appeals courts may review the facts behind an immigration agency’s denial of protection under the Convention Against Torture for a noncitizen facing removal after a criminal conviction.
Case status
- Current stage
- Decided
- Latest event
- Decision released Jun 1, 2020
- What it's about
This case asked whether federal appeals courts may review the facts behind an immigration agency’s denial of protection under the Convention Against Torture for a noncitizen facing removal after a criminal conviction. Nasrallah argued that, even if he was removable, the courts could still review whether the agency wrongly rejected his claim that he would likely be tortured if sent to Lebanon.
Question presented
Whether, notwithstanding Section 1252(a)(2)(C), the courts of appeals possess jurisdiction to review factual findings underlying denials of withholding (and deferral) of removal relief.
- Case path
United States Court of Appeals for the Eleventh Circuit / Decision released Jun 1, 2020
- Area
Administrative Law, Immigration
Timing
Decided June 1, 2020
The Court released its decision on June 1, 2020 without hearing oral argument.
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- Grounding
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- Note
- Plain-English explainer. Official filings and opinions remain authoritative.
- Checked
- Jul 3, 2026
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