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Ambiguity Equals Authority: The Immigration And Naturalization Service's Response In The Elian Gonzalez Case, Melissa Leavister

Golden Gate University Law Review

At first glance, the case of Gonzalez v. Reno is about a six-year-old boy caught in the midst of an international custody battle between his father in Cuba and his uncle in the United States. However, the case of Gonzalez v. Reno is basically a test of the separation of powers between the judicial, executive, and legislative branches of the federal government. The Background of this Note will explore Cuba's recent history with foreign powers. A better understanding of this history and a look at how Fidel Castro, Cuba's current leader, came to power will shed light on why many …