Legal Opinion

Lizama v. Holder

Court of Appeals for the Fourth Circuit

Decided January 19, 2011No. 09-2027PublishedCited by 67 opinions

1Opinion of the Court

Petition for review dismissed in part and denied in part by published opinion. Judge DUNCAN wrote the opinion, in which Judge AGEE and Judge DAVIS joined.

OPINION

DUNCAN, Circuit Judge:

Carlos Lizama, a native and citizen of El Salvador, petitions for judicial review of an order of the Board of Immigration Appeals (“BIA”) denying his application for asylum, withholding of removal, and protection under Article III of the United Nations Convention Against Torture (“CAT”). Lizama claims that he fears violent persecution by gangs in El Salvador on account of his membership in the self-described…

2Cases cited28 opinions

  1. Chevron U. S. A. Inc. v. Natural Resources Defense Council, Inc.Supreme Court of the United States · 1984
  2. Weinberger v. SalfiSupreme Court of the United States · 1975
  3. ACOSTABoard of Immigration Appeals · 1985
  4. MOGARRABIBoard of Immigration Appeals · 1987
  5. Andres Amaya-Artunduaga v. U.S. Atty. Gen.Court of Appeals for the Eleventh Circuit · 2006

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3Cited by67 opinions

  1. Wilfredo Reyes v. Loretta E. LynchCourt of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit · 2016
  2. W-G-RBoard of Immigration Appeals · 2014
  3. A-BBoard of Immigration Appeals · 2018
  4. Crespin-Valladares v. HolderCourt of Appeals for the Fourth Circuit · 2011
  5. Julio Martinez v. Eric Holder, Jr.Court of Appeals for the Fourth Circuit · 2014

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