U.S. District Judge George Hazel scheduled a Friday hearing for Wanrong Lin’s request for a preliminary injunction. One of his attorneys says a ruling in his favour could set a helpful precedent for other immigrants fighting deportation orders. U.S. Justice Department lawyers argue the judge doesn’t have the jurisdiction to halt Lin’s deportation. Lin’s wife, Hui Fang Dong, became a naturalized U.S. citizen in 2004, the same year they married. Lin’s lawyers say his U.S.-born children, now 9, 12 and 14 years old, have been traumatized by their father’s sudden absence and ongoing legal troubles.

Source: National Post March 15, 2019 04:18 UTC