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Shittu v. Elwood

Facts

Shittu was legally admitted to the United States in 1990 as a permanent resident. He applied for naturalization in 1997, but while his application was pending, he was convicted of possession with intent to distribute heroin, classified as an aggravated felony. The government initiated removal proceedings against him, and despite his petition for habeas corpus, he was deported to Nigeria on May 6, 2002.

Issue

Whether a permanent U.S. resident who was ordered deported while his application for naturalization was pending can claim the protection of the status of 'national of the United States' under 101(a)(22) of the Immigration and Naturalization Act.

Rule

The Immigration and Nationality Act defines 'national of the United States' as either a citizen or a person who, though not a citizen, owes permanent allegiance to the United States. Long-term residency alone does not suffice to confer the status of 'national'; there must be objective evidence of permanent allegiance.

The Immigration and Nationality Act defines 'national of the United States' as either a citizen or a 'person who, though not a citizen of United States, owes permanent allegiance to the United States.'

Analysis

The court analyzed Shittu's claim of 'national' status by considering his application for naturalization as an objective demonstration of permanent allegiance. However, the court concluded that his felony conviction undermined this claim, as it demonstrated a lack of allegiance to U.S. laws. The court emphasized that an application for naturalization is not conclusive if contradicted by evidence of lack of allegiance.

Conclusion

The court denied Shittu's petition for a writ of habeas corpus and his motion for injunctive relief, concluding that he was not a 'national of the United States' under the relevant statute.

Who won?

The government prevailed in the case because the court found that Shittu's felony conviction negated any claim of permanent allegiance, thus disqualifying him from being considered a 'national of the United States.'

The government prevailed in the case because the court found that Shittu's felony conviction negated any claim of permanent allegiance.

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