Legal Case Summary

Selvin Santos Moreno v. Loretta Lynch


Date Argued: Wed Sep 16 2015
Case Number: 14-1085
Docket Number: 2816922
Judges:Robert B. King, Barbara Milano Keenan, Henry F. Floyd
Duration: 24 minutes
Court Name: Court of Appeals for the Fourth Circuit

Case Summary

### Case Summary: Selvin Santos Moreno v. Loretta Lynch **Docket Number:** 2816922 **Court:** [Specify the Court if known] **Date:** [Specify the date of the decision if known] **Background:** Selvin Santos Moreno filed a case against Loretta Lynch, who was the Attorney General at the time, involving immigration proceedings. The case arises from issues related to his removal order and the denial of relief from deportation. Moreno, a native of [country], contested the decision made by the immigration court, arguing that the denial of his application for relief violated his rights. **Issues:** The central issues in this case included whether the immigration judge (IJ) erred in denying Moreno's application for [specific type of relief, e.g., asylum, withholding of removal, etc.] and whether the Board of Immigration Appeals (BIA) properly affirmed the IJ's decision. Additionally, the case raised questions about the standard of review for findings of fact and the application of the law regarding immigration relief. **Arguments:** - **Petitioner (Moreno):** Moreno argued that he met the criteria for [specific relief], citing credible fear of persecution based on [reasonable fear of harm in home country]. He contended that the IJ improperly assessed the evidence and failed to consider significant factors relevant to his case. - **Respondent (Lynch):** The government argued that Moreno did not provide sufficient evidence to warrant relief from removal and that the IJ's findings were supported by the evidence presented. The government maintained that the BIA acted correctly in affirming the IJ's ruling, as Moreno failed to meet the legal standards required for relief. **Decision:** The court ruled in favor of [please state if the ruling was in favor of Moreno or Lynch, along with the reasoning if available]. The decision addressed the legal standards governing immigration relief and provided clarity on [specific aspects of immigration law pertained to the case]. **Conclusion:** The ruling in Selvin Santos Moreno v. Loretta Lynch underscores the complexities associated with immigration proceedings and highlights the importance of thorough evidentiary assessments by immigration judges. The decision is significant for its interpretation of [any legal principle or precedent established], which may have future implications for similar cases in immigration law. **Note:** The specifics, including the outcome and central legal principles, are provided based on a general framework and would typically be filled in with detailed information from the case itself.

Selvin Santos Moreno v. Loretta Lynch


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