United States v. Hansen
Docket No. | Op. Below | Argument | Opinion | Vote | Author | Term |
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22-179 | 9th Cir. | Mar 27, 2023 | Jun 23, 2023 | 7-2 | Barrett | OT 2022 |
Holding: Title 8 U.S.C. § 1324(a)(1)(A)(iv) " which criminalizes "encouraging or inducing" illegal immigration " forbids only the purposeful solicitation and facilitation of specific acts known to violate federal law and is not unconstitutionally overbroad.
Judgment: Reversed and remanded, 7-2, in an opinion by Justice Barrett on June 23, 2023. Justice Thomas filed a concurring opinion. Justice Jackson filed a dissenting opinion, in which Justice Sotomayor joined.
SCOTUSblog Coverage
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