Case Summary
Case Summary: Francisco Reyes-Corado v. Eric Holder, Jr.
Docket Number: 2600681
**Court:** Board of Immigration Appeals
**Date:** [Insert Date of Decision]
**Background:**
Francisco Reyes-Corado, a native of Mexico, sought review of a decision rendered by the Immigration Judge (IJ) which denied his application for withholding of removal and relief under the Convention Against Torture (CAT). Reyes-Corado argued that he faced threats and persecution due to his family ties and political opinions. The case was appealed to the Board of Immigration Appeals (BIA), where he contested the IJ's findings and the standard applied to his claims.
**Issues:**
1. Whether the IJ properly evaluated the evidence regarding the possibility of persecution Reyes-Corado would face if returned to Mexico.
2. Whether the IJ erred in concluding that Reyes-Corado did not establish a likelihood of torture by or with the consent of government officials in Mexico.
**Arguments:**
- *For Reyes-Corado:* The appellant argued that he had a well-founded fear of persecution based on his family background, including connections to individuals who opposed local cartels. He contended that the IJ had not sufficiently credited his testimony and the supporting evidence of threats he faced in Mexico.
- *For Respondent (Eric Holder, Jr.):* The government maintained that Reyes-Corado failed to demonstrate a clear probability of persecution or torture if returned to Mexico. The government argued that the IJ’s decision was supported by substantial evidence, including country conditions in Mexico and the lack of corroborating documentation.
**Decision:**
The Board of Immigration Appeals reviewed the record and the IJ’s decision. The BIA found that the IJ had applied the correct legal standards but concluded that the evidence presented by Reyes-Corado was insufficient to establish a likelihood of persecution or torture under the relevant legal standards.
The BIA upheld the IJ's decision, affirming that Reyes-Corado did not meet the burden of proof necessary for withholding of removal or for relief under CAT. The BIA also noted that while Reyes-Corado expressed genuine fear for his safety, the evidence did not indicate systemic failures of the Mexican government in protecting individuals with his profile.
**Conclusion:**
The appeal was denied, resulting in the affirmation of the IJ's ruling. Reyes-Corado's request for withholding of removal and protection under CAT was ultimately rejected, and he remained subject to removal to Mexico.
**Notes:**
This summary captures key elements of the case, including the parties involved, the legal issues raised, the arguments presented, and the outcome. For full context, the original court opinion should be reviewed.