Velazquez v. Bondi, Att'y Gen. | Case No. 23-929 | Opinion Date: 4/22/25 cover art

Velazquez v. Bondi, Att'y Gen. | Case No. 23-929 | Opinion Date: 4/22/25

Velazquez v. Bondi, Att'y Gen. | Case No. 23-929 | Opinion Date: 4/22/25

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The question presented is: When a noncitizen's voluntary-departure period ends on a weekend or public holiday, is a motion to reopen filed the next business day sufficient to avoid the penalties for failure to depart?

The Supreme Court held: Under §1229c(b)(2), a voluntary-departure deadline that falls on a weekend or legal holiday extends to the next business day.

Please note that the opinion date is April 22, 2025.

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