Morales v. Gonzales, 472 F.3d 689, 2007 WL 10033 (9th Cir. Jan. 3, 2007) (Washington conviction of communication with a minor for immoral purposes of a sexual nature, in violation of Wash. Rev. Code 9.68A.090, although it constituted crime of moral turpitude, did not deprive court of appeals of petition for review jurisdiction over political asylum claim because jurisdiction-stripping statute, 8 U.S.C. 1252(a)(2)(B)(ii), specifically exempts asylum cases).

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