Legal Opinion
Fany Ramirez-Mejia v. Loretta Lynch
Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit
Decided July 21, 2015No. 14-60546PublishedCited by 86 opinions
1Opinion of the Court
LESLIE H. SOUTHWICK, Circuit Judge:
Fany Jackeline Ramirez-Mejia’s removal order was reinstated following her illegal reentry into the United States. The Board of Immigration Appeals ruled she may not apply for asylum and is ineligible for withholding of removal or protection under the Convention Against Torture. We agree and DENY the petition for review.
In March 2006, Ramirez-Mejia, a native and citizen of Honduras, was apprehended while illegally entering the United States. She was subsequently removed from the country. She returned to the United States the next month.
In January 2012,…
2Cases cited18 opinions
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