
Obstruction of Justice: Matter of Valenzuela Gallardo
In Matter of Valenzuela Gallardo (BIA 2026), the Board reaffirmed that an obstruction of justice aggravated felony requires only a specific intent to interfere with the process of justice — not an ongoing proceeding. California accessory to a felony convictions with sentences of one year or more now categorically qualify. Practitioners and affected individuals should review their exposure immediately.
