Blanche v. Lau · ¶15

Lau is a Chinese citizen. He was admitted to the United States as a lawful permanent resident in 2007, making him a “noncitizen who is authorized to live permanently in the United States.” Barton v. Barr, 590 U. S. 222, 227 (2020). On May 7, 2012, New Jersey charged Lau with trademark counterfeiting. While awaiting trial, Lau temporarily left the United States for China. On June 15, 2012, Lau attempted to reenter the United States by presenting himself to a border officer at John F. Kennedy International Airport. Because of his pending criminal charge, the officer did not regard Lau as already admitted, but instead as an applicant seeking admission.

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