Baez-Sanchez v. Sessions

Ct. of Appeals entered order in two appeals that struck briefs filed by Appellee/Respondent due to lack of sufficient jurisdictional statements. Appellee’s brief must contain jurisdictional statement that complies with all requirements set forth in FRAP 28(b) and Circuit Rule 28(a), and, if necessary, FRAP 28(A) and Circuit Rule 28(a). Moreover, applicable rules require Appellee to state that Appellant’s jurisdictional statement is both “complete and correct,” while instant jurisdictional statements were deficient because one statement merely indicated that Appellant’s jurisdictional statement was “correct,” while other jurisdictional statement merely stated that Appellant’s jurisdictional statement provided “a complete jurisdictional summary.” Also, if, after review, Appellee finds that Appellant’s jurisdictional statement is wanting on either element, Appellee must supply comprehensive statement that complies with FRAP 28(a) and Circuit Rule 28(a).