Martinez-Gonzalez

Martinez-Gonzalez v. Gonzales

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192 F. App'x 704
United States Court of Appeals for the Ninth CircuitJuly 27, 2006No. 04-76780California311 words

Opinion

Lead Opinion

MEMORANDUM **

Juan Jose Martinez-Gonzalez, a native and citizen of Mexico, petitions for review of an order of the Board of Immigration Appeals dismissing his appeal from an immigration judge’s (“IJ”) removal order. We have jurisdiction pursuant to 8 U.S.C. § 1252 , Abebe v. Gonzales, 432 F.3d 1037, 1040-41 (9th Cir.2005) (en banc), and deny the petition for review.

Martinez-Gonzalez contends that he needed more time “to question government witnesses” after the government presented evidence that he was previously deported. This evidence included a fingerprint match linking Martinez-Gonzalez to a 1991 deportation order issued to Antonio Preciado-Cruz. Martinez-Gonzalez stated in his cancellation of removal application that he has been known as “Antonio Preciado.” At no time during the relevant October 20, 2003 hearing did counsel request a continuance, although he did ask that the government present a witness to support its evidence. In these circumstances, we conclude that the IJ acted properly in determining that such a witness was not necessary. Martinez-Gonzalez was accorded a full and fair hearing. See generally Colmenar v. INS, 210 F.3d 967, 971 (9th Cir.2000) (“[A]n alien…

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