First Circuit Finds that Massachusetts Conviction for Defacing Firearms is not a Deportable Offense

The First Circuit has determined that a Massachusetts conviction for defacing firearms is not a deportable firearms offense because it criminalizes conduct involving antique firearms.

The full text of Portillo v. U.S. Department of Homeland Security can be found here:

http://media.ca1.uscourts.gov/pdf.opinions/22-1383P-01A.pdf