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- authority type
- case
- jurisdiction
- federal_nationwide
- publication status
- published_united_states_reports
- precedential status
- binding
- decision or issuance date
- 2010-03-31
- subsequent history
- Official source reviewed through 2026-08-25.
- negative treatment status
- Official primary sources checked through 2026-08-25; comprehensive commercial citator not run.
- material limitations
- Use only for the bounded propositions and limitations stated in the linked canonical module.
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Linked modules
Padilla v. Kentucky
Holding used
Counsel must provide correct immigration advice when removal law is clear and at least advise of risk when it is unclear.
Material limitation
Actual citizenship, statute, conviction, immigration law, advice, reliance, and prejudice require individualized analysis.
Official source and pinpoints
559 U.S. 356, 366–74 (2010): https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/USREPORTS-559/pdf/USREPORTS-559-356.pdf