J-E-L

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29 I&N Dec. 605

(BIA 2026) Interim Decision #4190 Matter of J-E-L-, Respondent Decided May 4, 2026 U.S. Department of Justice Executive Office for Immigration Review Board of Immigration Appeals The respondent did not establish a claim for protection under the Convention Against Torture because he did not show a clear probability of harm rising to the level of torture by gang or cartel members in Mexico and did not establish the requisite state action for government acquiescence to torture. FOR THE RESPONDENT: Pro se FOR THE DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY: Stacy Norcross, Assistant…