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Explains the "Singh decision" (see p. 181): what was the

Supreme Court's decision in 1985?

Answer

In 1985, the Supreme Court's decision in the Singh case was that the Immigration and Naturalization Service (INS) could not deny an immigrant's application for permanent residence based solely on their failure to demonstrate good moral character.

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In 1985, the Supreme Court case of Singh v. INS was decided. The case involved an immigrant from India, Ranjit Singh, who had...