What is the test for abuse of discretion in denying a motion to reopen an immigration case?
MultiRegion, United States of America
The following excerpt is from Chen v. Barr, No. 18-1656 NAC (2nd Cir. 2020):
"We review the denial of motions to reopen immigration proceedings for abuse of discretion, mindful that motions to reopen are disfavored." Ali v. Gonzales, 448 F.3d 515, 517 (2d Cir. 2006) (internal quotation marks omitted). "An abuse of discretion may be found in those circumstances where the [BIA's] decision provides no rational explanation, inexplicably departs from established policies, is devoid of
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