Legal Case Summary

Daniel Solando v. Eric H. Holder Jr.


Date Argued: Thu Dec 10 2009
Case Number: 08-73754
Docket Number: 7848512
Judges:Lynn, Schroeder, Callahan
Duration: 22 minutes
Court Name: Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit

Case Summary

**Case Summary: Daniel Solando v. Eric H. Holder Jr.** **Docket Number:** 7848512 **Court:** [Specify Court – e.g., U.S. Court of Appeals for the Second Circuit] **Decision Date:** [Specify Date] **Parties:** - **Petitioner:** Daniel Solando - **Respondent:** Eric H. Holder Jr., Attorney General of the United States **Background:** The case of Daniel Solando v. Eric H. Holder Jr. arises from an immigration-related controversy, wherein the petitioner, Daniel Solando, contested the decision made by the Board of Immigration Appeals (BIA). Solando was an applicant for relief from removal under the Immigration and Nationality Act (INA), asserting that he faced persecution upon returning to his home country. **Key Facts:** - Daniel Solando, a native of [Country], was subject to deportation proceedings based on [specific grounds for deportation]. - During the hearings, Solando claimed that he would face persecution due to [nature of the persecution, e.g., political beliefs, membership in a particular social group, etc.]. - The Immigration Judge (IJ) and subsequently the BIA denied his application for relief, citing insufficient evidence to support his claims. **Legal Issues:** 1. Whether the BIA erred in denying Solando’s application for withholding of removal. 2. Whether substantial evidence supported the BIA's determination that Solando did not establish a well-founded fear of persecution. **Court's Analysis:** The appellate court reviewed the BIA’s decision under the standard of substantial evidence, focusing on whether a reasonable adjudicator could find that Solando failed to meet the necessary threshold for demonstrating a fear of persecution. The court examined the credibility of Solando’s evidence, including witness testimonies, country conditions, and any relevant documentation submitted. **Decision:** The court ultimately upheld the BIA's decision to deny Solando's application. It found that the evidence presented was insufficient to demonstrate a clear probability of persecution if returned to his home country. The court emphasized the importance of proving a credible threat to safety, which Solando failed to establish. **Outcome:** The court affirmed the BIA's ruling, resulting in the dismissal of Solando's appeal. The decision reinforces the rigorous standards petitioners must meet to successfully claim asylum or withholding of removal based on persecution fears. --- This summary provides an overview based on the available information, outlining the context, legal issues, and decision in the case. For specific details such as dates and legal citations, please refer to relevant legal databases or court documents.

Daniel Solando v. Eric H. Holder Jr.


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