The Ninth Circuit has determined that a Washington conviction for first-degree child molestation is a categorical match to the definition of abusive sexual conduct involving a minor for federal sentencing purposes because it involves sexual touching with minors under twelve years old. Given the alignment between the definition of abusive sexual conduct for sentencing purposes and a sexual abuse of a minor aggravated felony, this case will have impact on immigration proceedings as well.
The full text of U.S. v. Thompson can be found here:
https://cdn.ca9.uscourts.gov/datastore/opinions/2025/02/10/23-2288.pdf