Case Summary
**Case Summary: Angel Estrada-Corona v. Eric Holder, Jr.**
**Docket Number:** 7836806
**Court:** United States Court of Appeals
**Background:**
Angel Estrada-Corona, a native of Mexico, sought review of a decision made by the Board of Immigration Appeals (BIA). Estrada-Corona was subject to removal proceedings due to his immigration status. He applied for various forms of relief, including asylum, withholding of removal, and protection under the Convention Against Torture (CAT). His claims were based on the fear of persecution due to his political opinion, specifically his opposition to drug cartels in Mexico.
**Issues:**
The primary issues in this case revolved around whether Estrada-Corona was eligible for asylum and withholding of removal, as well as if he was entitled to protection under CAT. The BIA denied his application, concluding that Estrada-Corona had not established a well-founded fear of persecution or demonstrated that he would likely be tortured if returned to Mexico.
**Ruling:**
The Court of Appeals reviewed the BIA's decision for legal and factual correctness. The court ultimately upheld the BIA's ruling, finding that Estrada-Corona had failed to provide sufficient evidence to support his claims of persecution or the likelihood of torture upon returning to Mexico.
**Conclusion:**
Angel Estrada-Corona's appeal was denied, and the BIA's decision to reject his applications for asylum, withholding of removal, and CAT protection was affirmed. The court's ruling reaffirmed the standards for establishing claims for relief from removal based on fear of persecution or torture, underscoring the burden of proof placed on the applicant.
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