Thursday, December 13, 2012

Eighth Circuit -- Kyna La v. Eric H. Holder, Jr.

Political harassment and intimidation does not suffice to prove political persecution for immigration removal purposes.

While petitioner's belief in future risk was subjectively true, it was not objectively valid.

Overseas consultations were insufficient to awaken a presumption that the foreign government is now aware of the asylum application.


Kyna La  v.  Eric H. Holder, Jr.
Compiled by D.E. Frydrychowski, who is, not incidentally, not giving you legal advice.

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