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California Supreme Court Reverses Hernandez Plea in Deportation Case

8/15/2026

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California Supreme Court reversed Angela Hernandez’s plea, finding she did not understand immigration consequences.
The court said signing a deportation-warning form alone is insufficient without comprehension.
After serving 27 days of a sentence for 2013 drug charges, she was detained at LAX and placed in removal proceedings.
The case was remanded to the 5th District Court of Appeals to vacate convictions, with Justice Carol Corrigan ordering a record on remand.

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California Supreme Court reversed Angela Hernandez’s plea, finding she did not understand immigration consequences.
The court said signing a deportation-warning form alone is insufficient without comprehension.
After serving 27 days of a sentence for 2013 drug charges, she was detained at LAX and placed in removal proceedings.
The case was remanded to the 5th District Court of Appeals to vacate convictions, with Justice Carol Corrigan ordering a record on remand.