Poma-Quiem v. Gonzales
Opinion of the Court
SUMMARY ORDER
Petitioner Mario Rene Poma-Quiem, a native and citizen of Guatemala, seeks review of a May 2, 2006, order of the BIA affirming the December 10, 2004, decision of Immigration Judge (“IJ”) Sarah M. Burr denying his motions to suppress and terminate proceedings and ordering his removal. In re Poma-Quiem, Mario Rene, No. A78 333 571 (B.I.A. May 7, 2006), aff'g No. A78 333 571 (Immig. Ct. N.Y. City Dec. 10, 2004). We review the IJ’s decision as the final agency action because the BIA adopted and affirmed the IJ’s decision without opinion. See Twum v. INS, 411 F.3d 54, 58 (2d Cir. 2005). We assume the parties’ familiarity with the facts, the proceedings below, and the specification of issues on appeal.
“[A] Fourth Amendment violation does not, by itself, justify suppression of evidence in the course of a civil deportation proceeding.” Almeida-Amaral v. Gonzales, 461 F.3d 231, 234 (2d Cir. 2006). Nevertheless, the “exclusion of evidence is
We lack jurisdiction to consider the petitioner’s claim that “a single BIA member erred in deciding to resolve unilaterally an appeal of an IJ’s order and not to refer the case to a three-member BIA panel.” Kambolli v. Gonzales, 449 F.3d 454, 465 (2d Cir. 2006). This portion of the petition is therefore dismissed.
For the foregoing reasons, the petition for review is DENIED in part and DISMISSED in part.
Reference
- Full Case Name
- Mario Rene POMA-QUIEM v. Alberto R. GONZALES
- Status
- Published