Legal Opinion
Edgar E. Castillo v. Immigration and Naturalization Service
Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit
Decided December 20, 1991No. 90-70605PublishedCited by 133 opinions
1Opinion of the Court
CHOY, Circuit Judge:
Edgar E. Castillo appeals from a final order of the Board of Immigration Appeals (“the Board” or “BIA”) issued on October 15, 1990 denying his requests for asylum. Castillo contends that there is not substantial evidence to support the BIA’s determination that he was not eligible for asylum. This court has jurisdiction to hear this matter under section 106 of the Immigration and Nationality Act (“the Act”), 8 U.S.C. § 1105a. Because the BIA set forth specific reasons, supported by substantial evidence, why Castillo did not demonstrate a well-founded fear of persecution,…
2Cases cited16 opinions
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3Cited by133 opinions
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