Topic: as a general rule, ignorance of the law is no excuse. · Go Syfert
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2 canonical passages across 2 cases, quoted by 9 opinions in total. These passages cluster together because the same opinions keep quoting them side by side — they state parts of one doctrine. The anchor passage is from Pasqual Antonio-Martinez v. Immigration and Naturalization Service.

#Case FlagCanonical passage Citers
1 Pasqual Antonio-Martinez v. Immigration and Naturalization Service Anchor
ca9 · 2003
green “as a general rule, ignorance of the law is no excuse.” 6
2 Johan Sumolang v. Eric H. Holder Jr.
ca9 · 2013
green “as a general rule, ignorance of the law is no excuse.” 3

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