Matter of Vasquez-Muniz,
23 I. & N. Dec. 207 (BIA Jan. 15, 2002) (California conviction
of possession of a firearm by a felon in violation of California
Penal Code § 12021(a)(l) is an aggravated felony under INA
§ 101(a)(43)(E)(ii), 8 U.S.C. 1101(a)(43)(E)(ii) because
it is "described in" 18 U.S.C. § 922(g)(l), even
though the state statute lacks the jurisdictional element
required by the federal statute).

jurisdiction: 
BIA

 

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