Lucian Pop v. Eric Holder, Jr.

ORDER

Lucian Pop, a Romanian citizen, applied for cancellation of removal under 8 U.S.C. § 1229b(b)(2) on the ground that he was abused by his ex-wife, a U.S. citizen, during their failed marriage. An immigration judge denied relief, and the Board of Immigration Appeals upheld that decision. Pop then filed a motion for reconsideration with the Board, which was denied. He now petitions for review of the order denying that motion. Pop had argued in the motion that his sex explains why the Board did not find that he was battered or subjected to extreme cruelty. See id. § 1229b(b)(2)(A)(i)(I). If…