Legal Case Summary

David Lopez-Cordona v. Eric Holder, Jr.


Date Argued: Mon Aug 09 2010
Case Number: 09-71661
Docket Number: 7847189
Judges:Graber, Callahan, Bea
Duration: 22 minutes
Court Name: Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit

Case Summary

Sure! Here’s a case summary for "David Lopez-Cordona v. Eric Holder, Jr." with docket number 7847189. --- **Case Summary: David Lopez-Cordona v. Eric Holder, Jr.** **Docket Number:** 7847189 **Court:** United States Court of Appeals **Date:** [Insert Date Here] **Background:** David Lopez-Cordona, a native of [Country], entered the United States without inspection. He subsequently applied for asylum, withholding of removal, and protection under the Convention Against Torture (CAT), claiming that he feared persecution based on [specific grounds for persecution, e.g., political opinion, membership in a particular social group, etc.]. The Bureau of Immigration Appeals (BIA) reviewed his case after an Immigration Judge (IJ) denied his application. **Issues Presented:** 1. Whether the IJ erred in finding that Lopez-Cordona failed to demonstrate a credible fear of persecution. 2. Whether the BIA properly applied the legal standards for asylum and withholding of removal. **Holding:** The Court of Appeals upheld the BIA's decision, affirming that the IJ correctly found that Lopez-Cordona did not meet the burden of proof required for asylum. The Court noted that Lopez-Cordona's testimony lacked sufficient details to establish a well-founded fear of persecution. **Legal Reasoning:** The Court analyzed the IJ's findings, focusing on the credibility of Lopez-Cordona's claims and the substantial evidence standard. The Court determined that the IJ had appropriately assessed the risks Lopez-Cordona faced, considering factors such as [insert legal standards or precedents cited, if available]. The Court also addressed relevant statutory and regulatory frameworks surrounding asylum applications, emphasizing that the burden is on the applicant to establish eligibility. Ultimately, the Court found that the BIA did not abuse its discretion in affirming the IJ's ruling. **Conclusion:** The decision by the BIA to deny Lopez-Cordona's application for asylum, withholding of removal, and protection under CAT was affirmed. The Court concluded that substantial evidence supported the finding that Lopez-Cordona did not have a credible fear of persecution in his home country. --- Feel free to add specific details or adjust the summary as necessary for accuracy or completeness.

David Lopez-Cordona v. Eric Holder, Jr.


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