Update On FAQs After Hawaii District Court Decision
Wednesday, July 19, 2017

On July 14, 2017, Judge Derrick Watson from the Hawaii District Court expanded the definition of “close familial relationship” to include grandparents, brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law, aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews, and cousins.

In addition, Judge Watson ruled that for refugees, a bona fide relationship with an entity can include a U.S. resettlement agency that has issued a “formal assurance.”  In this situation, the U.S. cannot block entry of a refugee.

To read previous alert, click here.

 

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