Blanche v. Lau · ¶37

A straightforward reading of the text contradicts Lau’s interpretation. Accord, post, at 12–13 (JACKSON, J., dissenting). Section 1101(a)(13)(C)(v) says that a lawful permanent resident may “be regarded as seeking an admission” if he “has committed” a crime identified in §1182(a)(2). Section 1182(a)(2), in turn, identifies certain types of crimes. One is “a crime involving moral turpitude.” §1182(a)(2)(A)(i)(I). So, under §1101(a)(13)(C)(v), the Government may regard a lawful permanent resident as seeking admission as soon as he “committed a” crime involving moral turpitude “even if (as in [Lau’s] case) the conviction occurred” later. Barton, 590 U. S., at 232.

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