U.S. Court of Appeals for the 9th Circuit
Aug. 12, 2014
Court to weigh conflicting asylum standards
Conflict arose in 9th Circuit case law defining Convention Against Torture standards. It concerned which side - the alien seeking protection or a government lawyer - must prove that internal relocation is or isn't an option.
Daily Journal Staff Writer
As the turbulent immigration debate evolves and Central American migrants stress U.S. systems, a federal appeals court is seeking to clarify a key rule for granting refuge to those who allege they have been tortured or oppressed abroad. Those seeking protection under the United Nations Convention Against Torture, ratified by the U.S. 20 years ago, have much in common with those seeking asylum or other form...
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