Daily Archives: March 3, 2013

CA7 Finds No Jurisdiction to Review Denial of Continuance

Posted on March 3, 2013 by Mike Baker

Moral, a citizen of Ecuador, was admitted to the U.S. in 1988 as an immigrant. The U.S. Department of Homeland Security began removal proceedings in 2011 because of his multiple criminal convictions, including unlawful use of a weapon and sexual … Continue reading →

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Vahora v. Holder, Asylum, violence between Hindus and Muslims 7th Cir.

Posted on March 3, 2013 by Mike Baker

Vahora is a Muslim citizen of India. In 2002, a train caught fire in Gujarat, India. Many Hindu pilgrims and activists were killed, and violence between Hindus and Muslims followed. Vahora testified that he and several Muslim friends were shot … Continue reading →

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