Mar 11 2026
10th Cir. 2:24-CR-01062-MIS-1) Panel Decision

UNITED STATES OF AMERICA v. GUSTAVO ZAMORA-GUERRA

The Tenth Circuit affirmed a twenty-four-month prison sentence for illegal reentry, ruling that the district court did not abuse its discretion in imposing an upward variance. The appellate court held that the lower court provided compelling reasons for the sentence based on the defendant's repeated violations and history of extreme cruelty to animals.

Sep 13 2024
2nd Cir. 22-1197-cr Panel Decision

UNITED STATES OF AMERICA v. MANUEL ANTONIO SUQUILANDA

The Second Circuit affirmed a conviction for unlawful reentry, ruling that defects in a Notice to Appear did not strip the Immigration Court of jurisdiction. The court also rejected an equal protection challenge, finding insufficient evidence that the illegal reentry statute was enacted with discriminatory intent.