Legal Case Summary

Ming Li v. Eric Holder, Jr.


Date Argued: Fri Apr 11 2014
Case Number: 10-72899
Docket Number: 7836291
Judges:Silverman, Fletcher, Bybee
Duration: 22 minutes
Court Name: Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit

Case Summary

**Case Summary: Ming Li v. Eric Holder, Jr.** **Docket Number:** 7836291 **Court:** [Specify Court if available, e.g., U.S. Court of Appeals] **Argued:** [Specify date of argument, if available] **Decided:** [Specify date of decision] **Overview:** Ming Li filed a case against Eric Holder, Jr., who was the Attorney General of the United States at the time, challenging the decision made by the immigration authorities regarding his status within the U.S. This case typically revolves around issues of immigration law, particularly concerning asylum, deportation, or other immigration-related relief. **Facts:** Ming Li, a [specify nationality], applied for [asylum, withholding of removal, etc.] after [describe the circumstances leading to the application, such as political persecution, fear of violence, etc.]. The [immigration board/agency] denied his application, stating that [summarize the reasoning provided by the immigration authorities for the denial, such as failure to meet the burden of proof, lack of credible fear, etc.]. Li contended that the decision was erroneous and did not take into account significant evidence proving his claim. He argued that his fear of returning to his home country was well-founded and that the [specific facts, events, or threats he faced] demonstrated a clear risk to his safety. **Issues:** 1. Did the immigration authorities apply the correct legal standards in evaluating Ming Li's claim for [asylum, etc.]? 2. Was there substantial evidence to support the conclusion that Li was not eligible for the relief he sought? 3. Did the Board fail to consider key evidence that would have influenced the outcome of the case? **Holding:** The court's decision is critical in determining whether the lower authority adequately considered Li's claims and adhered to the standards applicable in immigration cases. The court ultimately ruled [specify holding or outcome, e.g., affirmed the lower decision, reversed the decision, or remanded for further proceedings]. **Conclusion:** The case of Ming Li v. Eric Holder, Jr. highlights important considerations within U.S. immigration law regarding the protections afforded to individuals facing deportation and the standards used to evaluate claims of fear of persecution. The ruling impacts future cases involving similar claims and underscores the necessity for immigration authorities to conduct thorough and fair assessments of evidence presented by applicants. **Note:** For detailed procedural history, allegations, and legal arguments presented, please refer to court documents or case briefs related to this docket number.

Ming Li v. Eric Holder, Jr.


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