Decisions · 596 U.S. 328 (2022)

Patel v. Garland

The Supreme Court held that a statutory judicial-review bar covers factual determinations underlying specified discretionary-relief decisions, including adjustment of status in removal proceedings. Legal questions and statutory exceptions require separate analysis.

Published:

Scope and purpose

The case involved an agency finding about a false representation of U.S. citizenship and adjustment eligibility. The Court read 8 U.S.C. §1252(a)(2)(B)(i) to cover the relevant factual determinations; the opinion is about reviewability, not universal eligibility.

Related rules and practical context

Identify the exact decision and whether the challenge concerns facts, a legal question or another claim. INA §242 includes review provisions and exceptions; Form I-485 and INA §245 govern a different part of the analysis. Check later authority.

Primary sources

General reference information, not legal advice. A summary does not replace the statute or full decision. Check applicability and subsequent developments before filing. Publication does not imply attorney legal review or create an attorney-client relationship.

Frequently asked questions

What is Patel v. Garland?

The Supreme Court held that a statutory judicial-review bar covers factual determinations underlying specified discretionary-relief decisions, including adjustment of status in removal proceedings. Legal questions and statutory exceptions require separate analysis.

What should I check before relying on this information?

Identify the exact decision and whether the challenge concerns facts, a legal question or another claim. INA §242 includes review provisions and exceptions; Form I-485 and INA §245 govern a different part of the analysis. Check later authority.

Book a Consultation