Legal Case Summary

Durazo-Murrieta v. Holder


Date Argued: Thu Feb 14 2008
Case Number: 06-73322
Docket Number: 7852984
Judges:Silverman, McKeown, Tallman
Duration: 26 minutes
Court Name: Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit

Case Summary

**Case Summary: Durazo-Murrieta v. Holder** **Docket Number:** 7852984 **Court:** [Specify the court if known, e.g., U.S. Court of Appeals] **Argued:** [Date of argument if available] **Decided:** [Date of decision if available] **Background:** The case of Durazo-Murrieta v. Holder involves [briefly state the context, e.g., an immigration dispute or a review of an asylum claim], where the petitioner, Durazo-Murrieta, challenged the decision of the Attorney General, Eric Holder, regarding [specific issue, such as removal order, denial of immigration relief, etc.]. **Facts:** - Durazo-Murrieta, a native of [country], entered the United States [timeframe of entry, e.g., illegally or with a visa]. - [Summarize key facts regarding the petitioner’s background, any asylum claims, family ties, or other relevant circumstances that played a role in the case]. - The petitioner applied for [specific immigration relief, e.g., asylum, withholding of removal], asserting [mention grounds for the claim, like fear of persecution, threat to life, etc.]. - The application was denied by the immigration judge, and the decision was upheld by the Board of Immigration Appeals (BIA), leading to the appeal to the higher court. **Legal Issues:** The core legal issues presented in this case may include: - Whether the evidence presented by Durazo-Murrieta sufficiently demonstrates a well-founded fear of persecution. - The standard of review for the BIA’s factual findings. - The application of relevant legal standards governing asylum and related immigration relief. **Holding:** [State the court's ruling, such as affirming, reversing, or remanding the BIA's decision. Include any important interpretations of law if applicable.] **Reasoning:** The court found that [explain the reasoning behind the decision, including analysis of facts, application of law, and consideration of any evidence or testimony]. The court may have emphasized [any significant legal precedents or statutory interpretations relevant to the case]. **Impact:** The decision in Durazo-Murrieta v. Holder has implications for [mention the broader impact on immigration law, future cases, or specific populations]. This case highlights [any significant aspects of the immigration process, rights of applicants, or procedural requirements]. **Conclusion:** In conclusion, the court’s decision in Durazo-Murrieta v. Holder underscores [summarize the key takeaway from the case, and its relevance to the legal framework]. The outcome serves as a critical reference point for similar immigration cases in the future. --- Please note that specific details about the background, facts, legal issues, and outcomes would need to be filled in with accurate and detailed information from the case documentation.

Durazo-Murrieta v. Holder


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