Questione giuridica chiave
Admissibility of the administrative law appeal despite expired residence permits and request to annul the cantonal government decision
Decisione estratta
The appeal was admissible only insofar as it challenged the refusal to renew the residence permit; it was inadmissible regarding the request to annul the government decision and as to permits already expired before filing.
Motivazione estratta
Expired permits eliminate practical interest; however, a foreign spouse of a Swiss citizen may invoke the statutory right to renewal, so refusal of renewal is reviewable. The devolutive effect bars a separate request to annul the lower administrative decision.