Legal Case Summary

Andres Francisco-Salvador v. Eric Holder, Jr.


Date Argued: Mon Feb 03 2014
Case Number: 12-70298
Docket Number: 7836754
Judges:Tunheim, Schroeder, Clifton
Duration: 32 minutes
Court Name: Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit

Case Summary

**Case Summary: Andres Francisco-Salvador v. Eric Holder, Jr. (Docket No. 7836754)** **Court:** United States Court of Appeals **Judges:** [Details may vary based on the specific panel of judges who heard the case] **Date:** [Date of decision may vary based on actual case outcome] **Background:** Andres Francisco-Salvador, a citizen of [Country], filed for relief against removal from the United States, citing [specific claims, such as fear of persecution or violation of rights in home country]. His case was brought before the Board of Immigration Appeals (BIA), which ultimately upheld the decision of an immigration judge to deny his application for [specific relief sought, e.g., asylum, withholding of removal]. **Factual Basis:** Francisco-Salvador argued that returning to his home country would subject him to persecution based on [provide specific reasons, e.g., political opinion, membership in a particular social group]. He presented evidence, including [types of evidence, such as personal testimonies, reports from human rights organizations, etc.], to support his claims. **Legal Issues:** The primary legal issues in this case included whether the BIA erred in finding that Francisco-Salvador did not meet the burden of proof necessary for asylum or withholding of removal under the [specific statutes, e.g., Immigration and Nationality Act]. Additionally, the court examined the legal standards applicable to claims of past persecution and well-founded fear of future persecution. **Court's Analysis:** The court reviewed the findings of the BIA and the immigration judge, focusing on the credibility of Francisco-Salvador’s testimony and the evidence presented. The court applied the standard of review for claims of asylum, which requires demonstrating a well-founded fear of persecution based on a protected ground. The court also assessed whether the evidence was substantial enough to support a claim of a clear probability of persecution upon return to his home country. Notably, the court considered [any relevant precedents or regulatory frameworks cited in the decision]. **Conclusion:** The United States Court of Appeals [specify decision, e.g., affirmed, reversed, remanded] the decision of the BIA, stating that [summarize the court's reasoning and outcome]. The ruling underscored the importance of [any legal principles or issues addressed in the decision]. **Significance:** This case highlights [mention any broader implications regarding immigration law, protection under the law for asylum seekers, or other relevant contexts]. **Keywords:** Immigration, Asylum, Persecution, United States Court of Appeals, Board of Immigration Appeals, Docket No. 7836754. (Note: Additional details regarding specific judicial findings or legal arguments would require access to actual case documentation or published opinions.)

Andres Francisco-Salvador v. Eric Holder, Jr.


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