Richards v. Ashcroft, 400
F.3d 125 (2d Cir. Mar. 3, 2005) (Connecticut conviction of
possession of a forged document with intent to defraud, deceive,
or injure, in violation of Conn. Gen. Stat. § 53a-139, is
"an offense relating to . . . forgery" within the
meaning of INA § 101(a)(43)(R), 8 U.S.C. 1101(a)(43)(R),
and is therefore an aggravated felony for deportation purposes
under INA § 237(a)(2)(A)(iii), 8 U.S.C. 1227(a)(2)(A)(iii)).

jurisdiction: 
Second Circuit

 

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