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That which should not be admissible into evidence as it is not relevant to the matters being discussed and, even if it were, the evidence is of practically no use and will not affect the outcome of the decision as to the facts or matters in issue. … [Read more...] about IMMATERIAL AND IRRELEVANT

Commonly referred to as ICE; the agency of the Department of Homeland Security responsible for the enforcement of immigration law. … [Read more...] about IMMIGRATION AND CUSTOMS ENFORCEMENT

One alleging with needless particularity or unnecessary circumstances, what is material and requisite, and which, properly, might have been stated more generally, or without such circumstances or particulars; or, in other words, it, is a statement of unnecessary particulars, in connexion with, and as descriptive of, what is material. Gould on Pl. c. 3, 186. 2. It is highly … [Read more...] about IMMATERIAL AVERMENT

This was the federal agency of the Department of Justice that handled immigration and naturalization laws. In 2003, the functions of the INS were delegated to the Department of Homeland Security, which has various bureaus that handle different areas formerly under the INS. … [Read more...] about IMMIGRATION AND NATURALIZATION SERVICE (INS)

Evidence which does not make some issue more or less likely to be true or false. Has no bearing on the fact. Will usually be deemed inadmissible in court. … [Read more...] about IMMATERIAL EVIDENCE