Fode Kourouma v. Eric Holder, Jr.

Fode Laye Kourouma, who is represented by counsel, petitions this Court to review the final order of the Board of Immigration Appeals (Board) denying his appeal from the decision of an immigration judge (IJ).

Kourouma is a native and citizen of Liberia. On November 18, 2002, he filed an application for asylum, withholding of removal, and protection under the Convention Against Torture. In February 2003, the government initiated removal proceedings against Kourouma by filing a notice to appear. The government charged Kour-ouma with being an alien who, at the time of entry into the United…