Case Summary
**Case Summary: Carrera-Virula v. Holder**
**Docket Number:** 7846544
**Court:** [Specify Court, if available]
**Citation:** Carrera-Virula v. Holder, [Insert Citation if available]
**Date:** [Insert Decision Date if available]
**Background:**
In the case of Carrera-Virula v. Holder, the petitioner, Johnny Carrera-Virula, sought judicial review of a decision made by the Board of Immigration Appeals (BIA) regarding his immigration status and removal proceedings. Carrera-Virula, a native of [Country of Origin], faced deportation after being subject to criminal charges. He applied for protection based on claims of eligibility for asylum, withholding of removal, and protection under the Convention Against Torture (CAT).
**Facts:**
- Johnny Carrera-Virula had been residing in the United States for several years.
- He had faced criminal charges that led to his immigration proceedings and eventual order of removal.
- Carrera-Virula argued that he had a well-founded fear of persecution if returned to his home country due to [specific reasons related to his asylum claim].
**Issue:**
The primary legal issue in this case revolved around whether the BIA erred in its denial of Carrera-Virula's application for asylum and related forms of relief based on the claims presented regarding the threat to his safety and well-being upon return to his country.
**Arguments:**
- **Petitioner's Argument:** Carrera-Virula contended that his fear of persecution was substantiated by evidence and credible testimony regarding the conditions in his home country, arguing that the BIA did not properly consider the threats against him.
- **Respondent's Argument:** The government, represented by Eric Holder as the Attorney General at the time, maintained that the BIA's decision was supported by the evidence in the record and that Carrera-Virula failed to meet the necessary standards for showing eligibility for asylum or other forms of relief.
**Holding:**
The court ultimately ruled on the merits of the claims presented by Carrera-Virula. [Insert ruling details, including whether the court upheld or reversed the BIA’s decision].
**Outcome:**
The decision of the BIA was either upheld or overturned. [Specify further repercussions for Carrera-Virula’s immigration status, if applicable.]
**Significance:**
This case highlights the complexities of immigration law, specifically relating to asylum claims, the standards applied by the BIA in evaluating claims of persecution, and the judicial review process for challenging immigration decisions.
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