Utah's music community can finally breathe a sigh of relief as violinist John Shin is no longer in the shadow of deportation, after the U.S. government neglected to appeal the termination of his removal proceedings that stemmed from an old impaired driving conviction, as detailed by Fox13. Shin, initially detained by the Department of Homeland Security in Colorado due to a past infraction, has now seen his potential plight dissolve after government inaction.
According to KUTV, Adam Crayk, Shin’s attorney, previously announced plans to appeal Shin's case, emphasizing Shin's legal entry into the country and his status under DACA before it was compromised due to the driving charge; Shin's community rallied behind him, raising funds for his legal battle and his attorney held a press conference following his release, marking the collective sigh of a community intertwined with his music and his trial.
The critical timing for the U.S. government's appeal passed without action on Thursday, October 9, as confirmed through motions filed by Crayk, as reported by ABC4, which noted that a government response was initially due by September 8 on the dismissal of Shin's case, yet no response came forth. The neglect to act by the given date solidified Shin's position and signaled an end to the deportation threat that once loomed over him and his future in the United States.
