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CA7 finds BIA improperly used de novo standard instead of clear error standard in deferral of removal

Posted on January 8, 2016 by Mike Baker

In removal proceeding in which alien (native of Honduras) argued that he was entitled to withholding of removal and CAT relief based on claim that he experienced police torture in Honduras in 1994, Ct. of Appeals lacked jurisdiction to review … Continue reading →

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